devolution - first magazine for councillors

Cllr Vikki Slade MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Housing, Communities and Local Government, speaking from an LGA podium at annual conference.

Call for ‘real’ devolution

‘Real’ devolution means ensuring local communities that choose not to be served by metro mayors have the same opportunities to thrive, delegates at the LGA’s annual conference were told.

‘Take control of devo agenda’

by The Editorial Team

The LGA’s former Chairman and Conservative Peer Lord Gary Porter enjoyed sharing some ‘good’ gossip at the LGA’s annual conference.

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Planning rules overhaul

by Councillor Linda Taylor

Further measures are needed on affordable housing.

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Planning for health

by Dr Ed Kirton-Darling

How can we help to bring health into the development decision-making process, without placing yet another burden on already overstretched local government officers?

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DPM: ‘I believe in local government’

by The Editorial Team

Local leaders quizzed government ministers about devolution, adult social care, homelessness, special needs education and transport, climate change and roads at last week’s LGA Councillors’ Forum.

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The changing face of devolution

by The Editorial Team

The number of combined and county authorities is increasing.

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Transitioning LEPs

by Councillor Martin Tett

LGA research looks at the key issues for councils.

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Influencing devolution

by The Editorial Team

The Devolution APPG provided an open forum for local leaders and parliamentarians.

One Public Estate

by Councillor Shaun Davies

Releasing land and property for regeneration and new homes for 10 years.

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A carbon reduction code for buildings

by Dr Petia Tzokova

Carbon emissions from the construction of public buildings and infrastructure usually sit outside the scope of local authorities’ carbon reduction plans, yet often represent more than half of a council’s total emissions.