Delivering a high-quality care system
If the Prime Minister is serious about delivering real change for social care, he should look to councils for inspiration.
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EV charging for disabled drivers
One in five people in the UK reports a disability, and almost one in 10 new cars in the UK is bought on behalf of a disabled person.
Time to reset public spending
The Spending Review 2021 takes place on 27 October, and it’s safe to say that the first multi-year settlement since before the pandemic will be crucial for local government.
Making connections at party conference
After last year’s virtual Conservative Party Conference, it was great to meet so many colleagues and friends in Manchester for this year’s event.
Council tax squeeze on poorest families
With the Budget looming, all evidence points towards Chancellor Rishi Sunak reaching for his council tax sticking plaster again.
The food insecurity facing children
Politics can be as tribal as football, or worse, sadly – take that from a Chelsea fan.
Meaningful change to protect our planet
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) starts shortly and provides a significant opportunity for the UK to demonstrate its commitment to meaningful change to protect our planet.
Libraries for active and engaged communities
The annual celebration of the very best that local libraries have to offer their communities has kicked off, with Libraries Week taking place from 4-10 October.
The benefits of heritage status
Twenty years after the idea was first mooted, Gwynedd Council has been successful in its bid to secure World Heritage status for the slate landscape of north-west Wales.
Waterways – a natural choice
Britain’s canals offer huge opportunities to help local councils and their communities on the challenging journey towards achieving the Government’s net-zero carbon targets by 2040.