Growing the rural economy
Many residents of English rural and coastal communities benefit from a high quality of life, the characteristics of which cannot be obtained in the cities and suburbs.
Tackling the climate emergency
The LGA has been raising councils’ environmental concerns with MPs and Peers.
Listening to local government
Social care will be a top concern of councillors at Labour’s party conference.
Harnessing the power of local government
Conservative councillors are in good spirits after recent local election successes.
Natural partners for councils
Community foundations are local champions, connecting people and organisations that want to improve their communities.
Levelling up to revitalise rural areas
Rural areas are being left behind in the Government’s levelling up agenda.
Making the case for councils to new ministers
As first was going to press, Prime Minister Boris Johnson was working through a Cabinet reshuffle that has seen some important ministerial changes in key Whitehall departments for local government.
Ambitious for our children
Children up and down the country went back to school in September after 18 months of disruption to their education because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Party conference and social care
The Conservative Party Conference, which is approaching fast, is an important part of our political calendar, providing an opportunity to meet colleagues and ministers, and allowing us to debate and vote on party issues.