New ministers for local government
Angela Rayner has returned as Secretary of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), in new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first Cabinet.
Local government
Listening should never be a token exercise
Local government is at its best when decisions are shaped by the people they affect.
What works in local government?
At the LGA’s Smith Square debate in March, on ‘LG2040: the state of things to come’, we had an interesting discussion on how innovation spreads.
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’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.