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LGA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024

It may have been delayed by the general election, but the LGA’s 2024 annual conference proved as exciting as ever, with more than 2,500 participants and dozens of influential speakers discussing the big issues facing local government.

photo of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner with arms outstretched and smiling, speaking at the LGA’s 2023 annual conference in Bournemouth.

Making a difference

by Councillor Louise Gittins

Helping councils innovate for the future.

Budgeting for prevention

by The Editorial Team

Further reductions in council spending would be disastrous.

group of people participants at an LGA BAME leadership weekend event

Diversifying leadership

by Grace Collins MBE

The LGA’s BAME leadership programme is celebrating its 20th birthday as councils across the country mark Black History Month.

view from behind seated delegates wearing headphones of Cllr Abi Brown OBE, Chairman of the LGA’s Improvement and Innovation Board, speaking in the Innovation Zone at the LGA’s 2023 annual conference in Bournemouth;

Unlocking innovation in local government

by Councillor Abi Brown OBE

The LGA’s ‘ideas hub’ is back!

photo of Cllr Vikki Slade MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Housing, Communities and Local Government, outside against a leafy green background

Agents for change

by Councillor Vikki Slade MP

Liberal Democrats commit to a stronger voice for councils in Westminster.

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Planning for the future

by Councillor Bev Craig

Hundreds of councillors attended Labour’s annual conference.

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Positive engagement

by David Simmonds CBE MP

Conservative local government provides a bedrock of support.

photo of smiling member of staff serving secondary school pupils health food in a school canteen

Creating place-based change

by The Editorial Team

The LGA has published new guidance on a ‘systems’ approach to change.

Party conferences

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