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Spring Budget 2024

The last Spring Budget before the General Election did not contain any measures to adequately fund the local services people rely on every day, the LGA has concluded.

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Reforming the private rental sector

by The Editorial Team

Delays to legislation ‘exacerbating homelessness’.

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Encouraging allyship

by The Editorial Team

The LGA’s Be a Councillor campaign is celebrating transgender councillors.

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Inclusive early years provision

by The Editorial Team

Families with SEND children struggle to find childcare.

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Harnessing the power of culture

by Councillor Carolyn Healy

The LGA can help improve your strategic approach.

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For the sector by the sector

by Councillor Abi Brown OBE

The LGA is strengthening its Corporate Peer Challenge offer for councils.

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Safe and welcomed

by Councillor Kevin Bentley

Councils continue to support Ukrainians escaping the Russian invasion.

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Childcare expansion

by Councillor Louise Gittins

The early years agenda can support wider council aims.

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Inspiring inclusion

by Councillor Abi Brown OBE

Closing the gap in power and leadership positions.

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Artificial intelligence

by Councillor Shaun Davies

Is AI a friend or foe to local government?

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