Keeping it local
One of my priorities as Leader of Kirklees Council is to help create the conditions for a more inclusive local economy.
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Care homes – the forgotten frontline
As someone who has just come out of hospital, I know how hard our NHS staff work.
Re-imagining our citizens’ climate assembly
These are extraordinary times: people keeping at least two metres from each other; schools closed; public gatherings cancelled; government putting together one of the largest economic stimulus packages in history; …
Supporting housing diversity
For three years, the Right to Build Task Force has been advising local authorities on creating more custom and self-build housing.
Families need more support
Over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has morphed from an existential threat on our TV screens or newsfeeds into a very personal crisis.
Biodiversity in planning
In the face of alarming reports about global species decline, what can planning authorities do to address the biodiversity crisis? A new practice advice note from the Royal Town Planning …
Stepping up to the challenge of COVID-19
I continue to be touched by the heart-warming stories I hear about how the local government family has responded to the greatest challenge we face for a generation.
Celebrating older people
Silver Sunday – taking place this year on 4 October – is a special day in the national calendar when everyone can come together to put older people at the heart of the community.
More freedom on finances
Our submission to the Treasury sets out how the Budget can unlock the ambitions of councils to further deliver high-quality services, maximise the growth potential of our local areas and help the Government deliver on national priorities.
Extra cash to support rough sleepers
The final local government funding settlement for 2020/21, laid before Parliament in February, confirmed that councils will receive a share of £49.2 billion in funding (a 4.4 per cent real terms increase).