Core funding increase needed in SR
Local councils are at the forefront of transforming their places for the better.
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Importance of speaking as one voice
The local elections were a bruising and depressing night for the Conservative Group. One by one, we lost incredibly good, hard-working colleagues who lost through no fault of their own.
Some stunning local election results
As the dust settles on the 1 May local elections, the work continues at the LGA’s Liberal Democrat Group – including supporting Lib Dem groups facing changed circumstances following their elections.
Local elections and leadership hustings
Congratulations to all our members standing up for our communities and succeeding in the local elections.
The best start in life
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson’s welcome announcement of the first 300 new school-based nurseries responds to a manifesto commitment and a pressing need – ensuring children get the best start in life. This deeply resonates with local leaders.
The biggest power grab in decades
The Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill will do little to get spades in the ground and increase England’s housing supply.
Auto enrol children for free school meals
I was delighted to see that another Liberal Democrat-led council’s scheme helping more than 2,400 children receive a free school meal has been made permanent.
People need a healthy home and environment
With the Planning and Infrastructure Bill in its committee stage, we have to counter the myth that there is the economy or the environment.
Delivering on 1.5m new homes
The Government continues to deliver on its flagship commitment to construct 1.5 million new homes within this Parliament, having set out to bolster resources, streamline decision-making and promote local growth with an expansive package of housing interventions that will empower local areas and accelerate delivery of high-quality homes.
One of the hardest budgets to set
I have been a councillor since 2002 and this has been one of the most challenging budget processes I have been through. Why, one might ask?