Councillor David Renard - first magazine for councillors

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Mission zero

by Councillor David Renard

Local government is intrinsic to tackling climate change.

Fire safety failures

by Councillor David Renard

Help is available for councils trying to enforce safety work on high-rise buildings.

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A year on from COP26

by Councillor David Renard

Council action on climate change can help counter rising energy prices

Accessible homes

by Councillor David Renard

Councils share the collective national ambition to tackle the country’s housing shortage, and our goals can only be achieved by strong national and local leadership working together.

Learning the lessons of Grenfell

by Councillor David Renard

The LGA has launched new training for lead members for housing.

Expert support on housing

by Councillor David Renard

The LGA’s Housing Advisers Programme is open for applications.

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World Environment Day 2021

by Councillor David Renard

Councils are leading on a whole range of climate projects and initiatives.

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Expert advice on housing

by Councillor David Renard

The LGA has been helping councils find the expertise they need to tackle local housing challenges.

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Planning for the future

by Councillor David Renard

The LGA has responded to the Government’s proposed planning reforms.

Planning reform concerns

by Councillor David Renard

Councils know what is right for their local area when it comes to delivering high-quality homes

Party conferences

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