Financing sustainability in social housing
Domestic housing is a significant contributor to greenhouse gases, so a step change in the way our homes are insulated and heated will be required to achieve net zero by 2050.
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Support for shipbuilding
I would like to thank the LGA for this opportunity to address a wide range of councillors and local authority chief executives across England and Wales.
Caring for care leavers
As first was going to press, I was speaking at the launch of a new fund to support young people leaving local authority care.
Running successful local bus companies
I’m delighted that the Labour Party has announced its Plan for Better Buses.
Leaders under challenge
Local government faces existential threats like no other with council risk registers changing ever more frequently.
End postcode lottery of SEND support
I am delighted my party has called for a new national agency for special educational needs and disabilities.
Inclusive approach to decision-making
Congratulations to our members currently standing in the local elections. In 107 local authorities and 11 mayoral authorities, polling is about to start.
Partners in supporting our communities
The annual conference of the District Councils’ Network took place in mid-March, little more than a fortnight before most of our member councils celebrate their 50th anniversary.
Partners in supporting our communities
The annual conference of the District Councils’ Network took place in mid-March, little more than a fortnight before most of our member councils celebrated their 50th anniversary.
Making women and girls feel safe
Growing up and living in vibrant London, being vigilant when navigating the night-time as a woman comes as a given.