Making the future local
It is a huge honour to have been elected as the new Leader of the LGA’s Labour Group.
Oflog isn’t the answer
It was great to catch up with colleagues and friends from across the local government family at the LGA’s annual conference.
A vibrant and inspiring conference
Thanks to so many people who attended the LGA’s recent annual conference, an especially vibrant and inspiring event.
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A moment of opportunity
Public services can be delivered faster, better and more efficiently locally.
Make it local
With a General Election due by early 2025, it’s time to listen to our communities and let them shape the agenda.
Significant budget savings with drone roof surveys
Drones offer significant savings on traditional property surveys, and these are likely to be even higher when factoring in the reduced nuisance to residents.
No more delays to packaging waste reforms, LGA urges
Further delays to the implementation of extended producer responsibility (EPR) will cost taxpayers and the environment, the LGA has warned.
14,000 unable to vote due to ID changes
Around 14,000 people were unable to vote at the May local elections in England because they did not have correct photo identification, according to the Electoral Commission.
COVID-19: government ‘didn’t trust councils’
Central government was “not always willing to share information with local partners” and occasionally showed a “lack of trust” in councils, the Covid-19 Inquiry has heard.