How Labour can learn from councillors – and be rebuilt from the ground up
As Labour under Keir Starmer begins to rebuild and address the huge challenges our country now faces, I…
Local Government
The West Yorkshire devolution deal is our chance to reach for the stars
I’ve always felt a deep sense of pride coming from Batley. Growing up, I remember superstars from around the…
Labour decides all-women shortlist of three locals for Liverpool mayoral race
Labour has narrowed down the list of potential applicants running to replace Joe Anderson as the party’s directly-elected Liverpool…
The role of transport? To help meet a city’s needs, not compete with them
In Newcastle, this is the fourth year of the transport and air quality portfolio. Within that time, emphasis…
The successes of the Everyone In scheme and how we’re building a better Bristol
Since the Everyone In initiative started, Bristol has placed some 1,200 people into accommodation, giving them the stability…
How Labour councils have continued to innovate in the face of adversity
Over the last few years, Labour councils have shown time and time again that they’re innovative in the…
Why LabourList and LGA Labour are hosting local government week 2021
Welcome to local government week 2021 on LabourList. When we did this guest edit by the Local Government…
Let’s keep the benefits of making decisions in ‘the Zoom where it happens’
The LGA Labour group often talks about how to increase diversity in local government and make politics more…
LGA Labour: Welcome to local government week 2021
Welcome to local government week – the second year in a row in which we’ve worked with LabourList…
Pay more, get less – the Conservative plan for council tax payers in 2021
When you’re down, the first thing you need to do is get back on your feet. Our country…
