Twenty-five years of scrutiny
The Local Government Act 2000 marked one of the most significant shifts in English local democracy since the 1970s.
Local government
Local government’s everyday heroes
A career in local government is one many choose for the sense of purpose it offers, and the sector attracts people who are often the everyday unsung heroes of our society.
Election delays damage public confidence
The past year has been unsettled for local government.
The future is cooperative
Let’s face it: local government can sometimes feel like trying to fix a leaky roof in a thunderstorm – with a teaspoon.
A sustainable future for Welsh local government
Councils are the foundation of our communities. From providing social care and housing to maintaining roads and parks, they play an essential role in daily life. However, as demands on local services grow, we must consider what it is local government needs to remain sustainable for the future.
Working together locally and nationally
For the first time in 15 years, Labour councillors from around the country came together at the Labour Local Government Conference under a Labour Government.
Retaining the ‘local’ in local government
As we continue to discuss devolution and the reorganisation of local government following the publication of the English Devolution White Paper, the one question councillors need to have on their minds is: how does this benefit my community?
Local government ‘remains on life support’
The first Labour Government Budget since 2009 has met with a mixed response among Liberal Democrats in local authorities.