An agenda we can deliver
Local government has been steadily squeezed by austerity, inflation and centralisation over the years.
group leaders
Leading the journey to net zero
A life-size white elephant called HS2 greeted us as we arrived to support so many of our inspiring councillors at the Green Party Conference in Brighton in October.
Positive changes to shadow cabinet
With the next General Election moving closer, Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has used his recent reshuffle to set out a shadow cabinet that is bursting with talent.
Recovering the costs of fly-tipping
Ahead of the Conservative Party Conference in October, the LGA Conservative Group has been working hard to bring together our manifesto publication to launch at the conference.
Showcasing councils at party conference
As you sit down to read this issue of first, the Liberal Democrats will be gathering for their autumn conference in Bournemouth, with a packed agenda looking at a range of issues with local government at the centre.
The issues that matter to residents
The shocking news of fatal flooding in Libya is heartbreaking and there will be much we want to do to help.
Acting as a family
In my first column for first, I want to reiterate my thanks to the Conservative local government family for supporting my nomination to be the new Leader of the Conservative Group at the LGA.
Making the future local
It is a huge honour to have been elected as the new Leader of the LGA’s Labour Group.
Oflog isn’t the answer
It was great to catch up with colleagues and friends from across the local government family at the LGA’s annual conference.
A vibrant and inspiring conference
Thanks to so many people who attended the LGA’s recent annual conference, an especially vibrant and inspiring event.