Supporting our local communities
As I write this article, the Prime Minister has just made history… but for all the wrong reasons.
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Getting on with the job
On 5 May, people across the UK will vote in a set of local elections, choosing more than 6,000 councillors and assembly members, the outcome of which will be crucial in deciding who runs services in your area and how much you will pay for them.
Local issues remain vital
As you read this, hundreds of Independent, Green, Plaid Cymru and smaller party candidates are out and about in their communities and working hard online, organised and determined to focus on getting the very best for their local residents.
The largest party in local government
I would like to congratulate all the Conservative candidates who were elected or re-elected in May’s local elections and offer my commiserations to those who were unsuccessful.
Hitting them where it hurts – at the ballot box
The Liberal Democrats are back, and we are back with a bang
Flying the flag of democracy
Welcome to all new councillors, and well done to those who were re-elected!
‘Debate, don’t hate’ call for local elections
The LGA is urging people to engage in positive, constructive debates ahead of the upcoming local elections.
No history of success
The Green Party continues to succeed in some Conservative-supporting areas, despite little or no former presence.
Against the run of play
This month’s set of by-elections includes a first, and two potential ‘last hurrahs’.
Looking ahead to May
It would be wise not to read too much into the results of the small number of contests held during the Christmas holiday period.