LGA review finds racism and sexism “normalised” in Havering Council
A review carried out by the cross-party Local Government Association has concluded that there is a “disturbing” culture…
Local Government
Local councils face £3bn funding black hole next year, UNISON warns
UNISON has said councils across England, Wales and Scotland face a £3.09bn funding “black hole” in the next…
The far right are using the banner of hyperlocal independents for cover
I grew up in the North Manchester suburb of Failsworth. Despite being just four miles from the city…
7 steps Labour mayors and PCCs can take to improve policing and tackle racism
It is over a year since the murder of George Floyd, which prompted reflections about policing and race…
GMB stops funding Labour campaigns in London after Islington Council dismissal
The party-affiliated GMB trade union has announced that it will not be offering any more financial support to…
How we can better involve hard-to-reach groups in the climate emergency agenda
Tower Hamlets, two years ago, became one of the first councils in London to declare a climate emergency…
Exclusive: Labour Liverpool report finds local bullying, misogyny, toxic culture
The review conducted by Labour into its own functioning in Liverpool after government intervention in the city council…
Unpaid carers have been forgotten – but Labour councillors like me can help
The failure of Boris Johnson to act on his promise to reform adult social care is hitting the…
Join our campaign to ‘Unlock the High Street’ and revive our community hubs
Stroud district is a pioneering place in so many ways. We are home to so many independent shops,…
How to beat the Tories in their heartlands: the story of East Worthing
Worthing is a coastal town in West Sussex with a population of 110,000. We are split into two…
