parliament - first magazine for councillors

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Banning boycotts

by The Editorial Team

New legislation could have far-reaching effects on councils’ pensions and procurement functions.

Business rates bill

by The Editorial Team

Non-domestic rates help fund local priorities.

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Protections for renters

by The Editorial Team

The long-awaited Renters (Reform) Bill has been introduced to Parliament, almost a year after the publication of the Government’s ‘A fairer private rented sector’ White Paper.

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Illegal migration

by The Editorial Team

The LGA is concerned that new legislation may conflict with children’s rights.

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Housing solutions

by The Editorial Team

The LGA has given evidence to parliamentarians on homelessness.

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Banging the devolution drum

by The Editorial Team

The LGA has long called for genuine devolution to local areas.

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Effective procurement

by The Editorial Team

The LGA has been working to ensure new legislation empowers councils.

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Accelerating energy efficiency

by The Editorial Team

The LGA has been lobbying for better-insulated homes.

Housebuilding targets and planning reforms

by The Editorial Team

Developers who sit on planning permissions will be penalised.

The unaffordability of housing

by The Editorial Team

The LGA has been raising councils’ priorities in Parliament.

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