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Committed to serving our communities

by Councillor Joe Harris

As I reminded my party’s conference in September, there were local elections this May – as well as the amazing general election results, where a record 72 Lib Dem MPs were returned.  

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Party priorities

by The Editorial Team

The LGA will be working to secure the future of local services at this autumn’s party conferences.

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Equality, civility and cohesion

by Councillor Marianne Overton MBE

Welcome to all our MPs, ministers and valued members. 

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Showcasing councils at party conference

by Councillor Joe Harris

As you sit down to read this issue of first, the Liberal Democrats will be gathering for their autumn conference in Bournemouth, with a packed agenda looking at a range of issues with local government at the centre. 

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Promoting council priorities

by The Editorial Team

Government ministers and the Leader of the Opposition attended LGA events at their party conferences

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Listening to local government

by Councillor Nick Forbes CBE

Social care will be a top concern of councillors at Labour’s party conference.

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Harnessing the power of local government

by Councillor Izzi Seccombe OBE

Conservative councillors are in good spirits after recent local election successes.

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