Build back local
Local leadership is key to levelling up inequalities and delivering an economic recovery that benefits all.
Councillor James Jamieson
Civility in public life
The LGA is developing more resources to help councillors who face online abuse.
Looking to the future
The vaccination programme is preventing thousands of deaths, as councils support the safe lifting of pandemic-related restrictions.
Local views on local elections
In just a few days, everyone in England and Wales will be able to vote in an unprecedented round of local and national elections.
Once and for all
In his first speech after becoming Prime Minister, Boris Johnson promised to “fix the crisis in social care, once and for all”.
Unsung local heroes of democracy
The polling booths and paperwork may have been packed away, and the news agenda may have moved on, but it is worth reflecting on more than just the results of May’s local elections, important as they were.
Public health reforms
A better future for public health is possible, with local government at its heart.
Changes to Right to Buy
The Government has announced a package of reforms to the Right to Buy scheme, in what is a significant lobbying success for the LGA, following years of campaigning.
Tough tiers and tests
As the lockdown in England ends, councils need reassurance that success in tackling infection rates will lead to a swift easing of local restrictions.