Balancing budgets, planning places
The lack of extra funding for local services in December’s provisional local government finance settlement has left councils facing a growing financial crisis.
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Pressure remains on public services
The Chancellor delivered his Autumn Statement on 22 November, setting out plans to support businesses and get more people into work, and to invest in infrastructure and levelling up.
Providing local value for money
Dealing with the budgetary and financial pressures facing councils continues to dominate the focus of the LGA and our teams, ahead of the Autumn Statement on 22 November.
Feedback and finances
It may already seem a long time ago, but I hope you had a chance to recharge your batteries over the summer, ahead of what promises to be another challenging and rewarding year in local government.
Challenging ourselves to be even better
It is a true honour to become Chair of the LGA, building on the legacy of my predecessors while setting out our future priorities.
Putting residents first
In July 2019, I stood up to give my first speech as LGA Chairman at our annual conference in Bournemouth – and on 4 July I will returning there to hand the reins to my successor, Cllr Shaun Davies.
After the polls close
Congratulations to all of you who were elected for the first time on 4 May, and to those who were re-elected.
Electoral counts and coronations
Early May looks like being a particularly busy period for local government (as if there is ever a quiet moment!).
Public health prevents ill health
Councils in England are pleased to have at long last received their public health grant.
Helping Ukrainian families rebuild their lives
Councils have a proud history of welcoming new arrivals, stepping forward at times of crisis with local partners and with local communities so families and individuals can be safe and supported.