‘Unprecedented’ costs and pressures on councils
It is shaping up to be a busy year for local government in 2024.
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Keir Starmer – you’re no Margaret Thatcher
I would like to wish everyone across the local government sector, officers and councillors alike, a very prosperous new year.
The downward spiral of council finances
The provisional local government finance settlement for the upcoming financial year, with its £64.1 billion funding package, may seem like a step in the right direction.
Finance settlement ‘is a backwards step’
We have been making efficiency savings in our councils, putting up council taxes and charges, and doing innovative ‘invest to save’ projects.
Renters have been let down for too long
In the first King’s Speech in more than 70 years, the Conservatives showed they do not have a plan to fix the fundamental problems facing the country – they are more interested in saving their own skin.
Beefing up member peer support
The peer support package offered by the LGA continues to be the cornerstone of the sector support programme for our membership.
Vulnerable residents deserve better
As ever with previous government announcements, the Autumn Statement from the Chancellor was more about what wasn’t in there as much as what was.
Devo deals lack representation
The lack of support for councils in this Government’s Autumn Statement will see rising needs unmet and an estimated £4 billion shortfall by 2024.
Labour is ready to govern
It was great to meet so many colleagues and friends in Liverpool for this year’s Labour Party conference.
Conference highlights need for Conservatives in local government
Party conference has enabled Conservative local leaders to come together to share ideas and contribute policy.