LGA political balance reviewed
Labour remains the largest political group at the LGA following the 2 May local elections, so it retains the right to nominate the organisation’s chair.
The Editorial Team
Apprentice of the year
Sara Jenner-Akehurst has been named as the 2024 Local Government Apprentice of the Year.
‘Targets needed to build more social rent homes’
The range of financial pressures facing social housing providers has led to fewer social homes being built and exacerbated a chronic social housing shortage in England, according to MPs.
More to do on fire service culture
The fire and rescue sector has made some good progress nationally but government needs to press ahead with reforms, according to the chief inspector of fire and rescue services.
LGA Annual Conference cancelled
As the June edition of first was going to press, the LGA Board was meeting to discuss whether the organisation’s annual conference will be rescheduled.
Watchdog warnings on biodiversity scheme
A new scheme that requires developers to boost nature has been launched without having all the elements in place to deliver it, the National Audit Office (NAO) has warned.
60 seconds with… Councillor Jagdish Sharma
Councillor Jagdish Sharma (Lab), 89, a former Mayor, Leader, and Leader of the Opposition at the London Borough of Hounslow, is celebrating 50 years as a member of the council.
New £3.6m fund for care leavers
Local programmes in England offering tailored support to young care-experienced adults are being supported by a new £3.6 million fund.
Addressing health inequalities and supporting communities to become heart safe
Are the defibrillators in your community registered on The Circuit?