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.
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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.
An agenda we can deliver
Local government has been steadily squeezed by austerity, inflation and centralisation over the years.
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.