How local government can tackle climate change and the cost of living crisis
Do you remember when David Cameron announced that the coalition would be the “greenest government ever”? Seems like…
Local Government
Ten Labour councillors resign in Wrexham
Ten Labour councillors in Wrexham, including the leader of the council, have resigned from the Party. It is…
For strong and effective Labour local government we need to take the campaign to Labour’s NEC
Last month I was elected as Labour Leader of the LGA on its highest ever nomination for this…
Tory council forced into shutdown because of incompetence
The Tory council in Barnet has come to a standstill, as it’s emerged that the political balance on…
Liverpool Mayor launches stinging attack on Miliband over Sun photo
Ed Miliband’s decision to pose with a copy of The Sun has understandably angered many in Liverpool, considering…
New Labour chair of LGA announced
David Sparks has been announced as the chair-elect of the Local Government Association (LGA) following Labour’s success in…
How will Labour local government lay the ground for power in 2015?
For the first time in 10 years Labour should become the largest group on the LGA (Local Government…
Moving power closer to you – Miliband’s £20 billion boost for cities and regions
Miliband has been criticised in recent weeks – including by me – for the lack of boldness in…
Redefining the relationship – Is now the time for a new public service settlement between citizen and state?
The tension between managing decreasing budgets and increased demand for ‘people’ services such as adult social care and…
Anyone for (Barnet) Tory Bingo?
In the aftermath of the budget, Labour MPs and candidates have been campaigning alongside activists in target and…
