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London, England. Founded 1893
Joined May 2011
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Councils could triple their £117bn contribution to economy if Gov puts trust in local leaders - new LGA report Today we convene business leaders, local and regional gov and stakeholders to discuss potential of partnership working to national economy https://t.co/qIGEcJddZL
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Councils can be the catalyst to unlocking the UK’s economic potential, but need the right powers and funding from government to deliver on this possibility, according to a new report.
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A policy report published by @LGANews finds that school holiday provision under the Holiday and Activity Food programme has a positive impact on children's health and wellbeing, eating habits, SEND inclusion, and school attendance - https://t.co/Y3m4bCFeNG
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Turning unstructured data into confident compliance https://t.co/Lgl6HQv0iZ via @themjcouk
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Kylie Allen of Global SaaS provider TechnologyOne says that in a world where transparency and trust matter more than ever, strong information governance is more than a compliance exercise – it's...
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What's better than turning on the Christmas lights? Flicking the switch on a zero-bills microgrid. With government support, homes like these are powering the future💡✨
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All politics is local, and local people know best what their area needs. Labour is transferring power and wealth out of Westminster to communities across Britain.
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Help shape the LGA & ADPH's virtual Public Health Conference, 24–26 February 2026. We’re inviting organisations across the sector to share impactful practice, policy or research by delivering a session at the event. Submit your proposal by 9 January ⬇️ https://t.co/fOprMnbAVs
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💡If you’re transforming lives where it matters most, this is your category. 👉 Enter now: https://t.co/ma3UXIQcWO
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The Government delays mayoral elections in four areas for two years - https://t.co/R5x8N3eRBc
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Calls have been made to reimburse councils for money spent preparing for postponed mayoral elections.
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A survey finds the public wants councils to be better resourced but is concerned their views are not heard - https://t.co/MNuy8NZ4eh
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Labour is facing criticism after confirming that elections for newly created mayoralties in Greater Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, Hampshire and the Solent, and Sussex and Brighton will be delayed from 2026 to 2028 - https://t.co/R5x8N3eRBc
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Calls have been made to reimburse councils for money spent preparing for postponed mayoral elections.
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A report by countryside charity @CPRE finds that 88% of grey belt developments approved by government planning inspectors over the past year involve previously undeveloped rural land - https://t.co/5rjAt1I0R1
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Almost nine in 10 grey belt developments approved by the Government rather than councils over the last year involve ‘unspoilt rural landscapes’, countryside campaigners have warned.
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The countryside charity CPRE warns that Labour's grey belt housing policy threatens the green belt - https://t.co/tgJFU9oxns
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Almost nine in 10 grey belt developments approved by the Government rather than councils over the last year involve ‘unspoilt rural landscapes’, countryside campaigners have warned.
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The Mayoral Development Corporation will help to unlock the untapped potential of Liverpool's North Docks - currently one of the biggest brownfield sites in the country. Transforming it into: 🧱 Thousands of good homes 💼 Decent jobs 🏘️ A community where families thrive
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👔 Does your leadership team go above and beyond? If they are making a difference, put them forward. 👉 Enter now: https://t.co/hIXv1mef7R
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The three unions representing #localgov staff submit a pay claim for at least a £3,000 rise for all employees for 2026-27 - https://t.co/ZM5gWVjXKj
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The Unite, Unison and GMB trade unions make their joint submission to the national employers on behalf of 1.4m #localgov and school staff - seeking pay rises of at least £3,000 or 10%, whichever is greater, along with a minimum hourly pay rate of £15 -
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Unions have submitted a call for a pay rise of at least £3,000 from local government employers for next year.
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🚀🗞️comment piece in @themjcouk of our new report - in partnership with @TechnologyOne 'Connected Devolution - digital systems for successful, holistic reorganisation' - link below 👇
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🌍 Is climate action at the heart of your council’s work? If you’re showing determined climate leadership, this is your chance to shine. 👉 Enter now: https://t.co/Ud0TaL4EhJ
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