Why I’m optimistic about the future of our cities
For those in local government, it can often feel as if all we ever talk about are challenges, whether those be funding pressures, housing waiting lists or strains on social care.
For those in local government, it can often feel as if all we ever talk about are challenges, whether those be funding pressures, housing waiting lists or strains on social care.
As we head towards the LGA’s annual conference, we have been reflecting on this year’s theme: ‘From neighbourhoods to nations – building lasting futures locally’.
I was delighted to lead an LGA delegation to the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds last month.
The provisional local government finance settlement was the last main event of a busy 2025.