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.
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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.
Time to allow councils to set planning fees
In my final column for first as Leader of the LGA’s Conservative Group, I want to put on record my thanks to all Conservative councillors across the country for the tremendous hard work you put into your communities.
Giving power back to towns and cities
It will be a pleasure to see many of you in Bournemouth from 4-6 July for the biggest event in the local government calendar.
A stronger liberal voice in local government
I am still getting over the Liberal Democrats’ fantastic set of local election results from May.
The importance of peer support
It was a great privilege to be chosen as National Lead Peer for the LGA’s Independent Group.
Continuing to deliver real change
As the Conservatives in local government reflect on the results of May’s local elections, the LGA Conservative Group will remain a dominant force in representing the priorities of Conservative councillors across the country.
A strong voice for local government
Congratulations to councillors elected in May, and a special welcome to those of you elected for the first time.