Making connections at party conference
After last year’s virtual Conservative Party Conference, it was great to meet so many colleagues and friends in Manchester for this year’s event.
Councillor Izzi Seccombe OBE
Harnessing the power of local government
Conservative councillors are in good spirits after recent local election successes.
Party conference and social care
The Conservative Party Conference, which is approaching fast, is an important part of our political calendar, providing an opportunity to meet colleagues and ministers, and allowing us to debate and vote on party issues.
A spectacular summer of sport
I hope that first readers were able to enjoy a well-earned break from council duties over the summer and spend some time with friends and family.
Tributes paid to councils’ leadership
It was great to see so many Conservative councillors attending this year’s LGA annual conference, albeit once again virtually.
Ministers to address LGA conference
I would like to offer my warmest congratulations to Ian Hudspeth, the former Leader of Oxfordshire County Council and lately Chairman of the LGA’s Community Wellbeing Board, who was recognised in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours list by being made an OBE.
Historic results for the blue team
On 6 May, voters went to the polls for the UK’s biggest ever set of local and national elections.
Protecting our environment
Without doubt, the coronavirus pandemic has made us re-evaluate our relationship with the environment and has led us to identify the associated threat of biodiversity loss and climate change.
Lessons learned from COVID-19
As we approach the end of 2020, it is time to reflect on what we have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vital council role in rolling out vaccinations
After all that we endured in 2020, I hope that first readers managed to enjoy a well-deserved break during Christmas and are feeling refreshed and ready for the challenges that 2021 will no doubt bring.