Fire safety
The LGA has been pressing for new guidance to prioritise fire risk assessments of the most high-priority buildings.
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Influencing the corridors of power in Westminster
The LGA continues its work to help shape and influence the national agenda, shine a spotlight on councils’ outstanding work, and push for the powers, flexibilities and sustainable funding local government needs to provide much-needed support to our communities now and into the future.
Evidence and influence
The LGA is raising key local government concerns with parliamentarians ahead of major decisions affecting the sector.
Influencing the lawmakers
The LGA’s engagement with Westminster has looked a little different this year, but we have still influenced key legislation and committee inquiries.
Devolving skills support
Local politicians and parliamentarians met to discuss the vital role of councils and combined authorities in helping people into work.
Speaking up for victims of domestic abuse
With so many of us confined to our homes during the coronavirus pandemic, domestic abuse helplines have, alarmingly, reported a significant increase in cases of domestic violence.
Funding issues highlighted in Parliament
The LGA has been busy lobbying the Government on your behalf during the COVID-19 crisis – and will continue to do so.
New committee chairs
The LGA will be continuing its engagement work with new select committee chairs to ensure local government priorities are heard and represented in Parliament.