Recovering the costs of fly-tipping
Ahead of the Conservative Party Conference in October, the LGA Conservative Group has been working hard to bring together our manifesto publication to launch at the conference.
Showcasing councils at party conference
As you sit down to read this issue of first, the Liberal Democrats will be gathering for their autumn conference in Bournemouth, with a packed agenda looking at a range of issues with local government at the centre.
The issues that matter to residents
The shocking news of fatal flooding in Libya is heartbreaking and there will be much we want to do to help.
first survey
The deadline for completing the 2023 first readership survey has been extended to 2 August
LGA to produce local government white paper
The LGA has begun work to develop firm proposals for a Local Government White Paper, to be published before the next General Election.
Record numbers of councillors feel ‘at risk’
The number of councillors who reported feeling at risk in their role because of rising levels of abuse and intimidation has increased to a new high.
Concerns raised on homeless Afghans
The LGA and councils continue to raise significant concerns around Afghan families presenting as homeless, with thousands due to be evicted from hotels in late July and August.
Grid connections ‘delaying’ solar and wind farms
Around 1,300 clean-energy projects with planning permission are waiting to be built because of delays connecting them to the National Grid, the LGA has warned.