Elizabeth the Great – leading by example
On behalf of the Liberal Democrat local government family, I offer our condolences to His Majesty King Charles III and the Royal Family on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Winning hearts and minds everywhere
So many of our members reflected a great sadness at the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We have written to His Majesty King Charles III with sincere condolences to all the Queen’s family.
Financing future growth
As first was going to press, we were expecting an emergency fiscal package from the Government, announcing tax cuts.
Local net zero: an indispensable goal
As Prime Minister, Boris Johnson established net-zero carbon as the quickest route to ending our reliance on Russian oil and gas, reducing household bills, and boosting local jobs and skills across the country.
A stepping stone into society
Most of us probably take for granted our ability to access council and other essential services online, yet millions of people in England and Wales still have little or no access to technology.
Tackling anti-social behaviour
Tackling anti-social behaviour can be tough, but a recent partnership in Buckinghamshire has managed to do just that successfully.
Connecting with private renters
Every day, Generation Rent hears from private renters in severe difficulty because of an eviction, sometimes illegal, or suffering because of the poor quality of their home.
Focusing on family ties
For nearly a decade, Coram Voice has been working to bring children’s voices to the heart of social work practice through the Bright Spots programme, in collaboration with the Rees Centre at the University of Oxford.
Passionate about people and places
I can’t say enough how wonderful it was to be with so many of you in Harrogate for the LGA’s first in-person annual conference since 2019.
New ministers and membership ballots
If the old saying that a week is a long time in politics is true, then the last month feels like a lifetime, as we have seen the resignation of the Prime Minister and significant changes in the ministerial team at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC).