Hold government to account on support
Keir Starmer’s election as Leader of the Labour Party has already seen a refreshing change in Labour in local government’s relationship with the party leadership.
Keeping it local
One of my priorities as Leader of Kirklees Council is to help create the conditions for a more inclusive local economy.
Care homes – the forgotten frontline
As someone who has just come out of hospital, I know how hard our NHS staff work.
Housing benefit boost
The local housing allowance (LHA) freeze has been reversed as part of the Chancellor’s £7 billion investment in the welfare system, aimed at protecting jobs and incomes during the coronavirus outbreak.
Re-imagining our citizens’ climate assembly
These are extraordinary times: people keeping at least two metres from each other; schools closed; public gatherings cancelled; government putting together one of the largest economic stimulus packages in history; …
Supporting housing diversity
For three years, the Right to Build Task Force has been advising local authorities on creating more custom and self-build housing.
Families need more support
Over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has morphed from an existential threat on our TV screens or newsfeeds into a very personal crisis.
Biodiversity in planning
In the face of alarming reports about global species decline, what can planning authorities do to address the biodiversity crisis? A new practice advice note from the Royal Town Planning …
Stepping up to the challenge of COVID-19
I continue to be touched by the heart-warming stories I hear about how the local government family has responded to the greatest challenge we face for a generation.
Skills gaps warning on immigration
Reform of the UK’s immigration system provides an opportunity to tackle skills gaps and workforce challenges in specific sectors, such as construction and social care, the LGA has said.