It’s very rarely that I find myself agreeing with leading Conservatives, but I couldn’t agree more with West Midlands Mayor Andy Street in calling for the ‘begging bowl’ culture that forces areas to bid against each other for vital government funds to end.
The movement towards Independent and smaller parties is rising to take on the huge challenge of recovering confidence and trust in democracy.
The LGA is calling for tougher powers for councils to oversee and regulate ‘out-of-school’ settings, including being able to shut down illegal schools.
Government proposals to increase local government core spending power by 9.2 per cent in 2023/24 will help councils manage inflationary and other cost pressures, the LGA has said.
Councils will be more important than ever in helping people through this turbulent period, writes Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Cross-border project to unlock sustainable and inclusive growth opportunities for local authorities.
An independent LGA commission on councils and culture has delivered its final report.
I gave evidence at the inquest into Awaab Ishak’s appalling and preventable death.
Help is available for councils trying to enforce safety work on high-rise buildings.
