Finding solidarity through culture
One year ago, Liverpool found out that a milestone moment in the city’s history was about to become a reality.
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Innovative approaches to healthy ageing
By 2050, a quarter of the UK population will be 65 years or over. Yet, a 65-year-old today will live less than half their remaining years in good health.
Being a supportive employer
‘You’re a woman. You will just have to learn to live with it.’
A better approach
The needs of women who have involvement from children’s social care while pregnant or during the first two years of their child’s life are acute, yet all too often overlooked, amid siloed and overstretched services.
Councils vital to vaccine uptake
Winter is approaching, and with it comes a seasonal increase in respiratory infections.
Winter warmers to tackle loneliness
The Big Lunch has become the UK’s largest community-led fundraiser and neighbourhood get-together.
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.
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.