Supporting our local communities
As I write this article, the Prime Minister has just made history… but for all the wrong reasons.
Recruiting local government’s future leaders
The LGA’s graduate development programme for councils is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Getting on with the job
On 5 May, people across the UK will vote in a set of local elections, choosing more than 6,000 councillors and assembly members, the outcome of which will be crucial in deciding who runs services in your area and how much you will pay for them.
The national day for older people
Silver Sunday is a day dedicated to older people and takes place on 2 October.
Local issues remain vital
As you read this, hundreds of Independent, Green, Plaid Cymru and smaller party candidates are out and about in their communities and working hard online, organised and determined to focus on getting the very best for their local residents.
Video hearings extend access to justice
Using video, people can now attend a court or tribunal hearing without travelling to a court building.
Joining up support
More than two months after Russia’s invasion, I know some of you have been able to welcome Ukrainians fleeing the fighting into your communities – and your own homes too, via the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Planning for the future
The planning system has been a huge frustration for many councils over many years, and yet housing remains unaffordable in many parts of the country.
Health and safety concerns for private renters
Councils increasingly do not have the capacity and capability to provide ‘appropriate and consistent protection for private renters’, according to a new report from the Public Accounts Committee.
The largest party in local government
I would like to congratulate all the Conservative candidates who were elected or re-elected in May’s local elections and offer my commiserations to those who were unsuccessful.