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17 Sep 2022 Obituaries

LGA chairman tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Her life will be remembered for one of service, duty and devotion’

In just a few days, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, alongside her husband Prince Philip. It is truly the end of an era, and like everyone else it was with profound sadness that learned of the Queen’s death.

Blackcurrant Affairs: Why rural MPs have been visiting growers of one of the nation’s favourite drinks

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07 Sep 2022 Communities

Blackcurrant Affairs: Why rural MPs have been visiting growers of one of the nation’s favourite drinks

Ribena is more than a much-loved blackcurrant drink. As MPs have been discovering this summer, there is a story behind the humble bottle of Ribena that is of enormous importance to Britain’s rural communities.

How vital funding is supporting buses on Liz Truss’s home turf

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25 Aug 2022 Communities

How vital funding is supporting buses on Liz Truss’s home turf

A little heralded decision to extend Bus Recovery Grant funding will make a huge difference to local communities.

Lord Austin: Before ministers publish the Gambling White Paper, they need to consider a few home truths

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12 Aug 2022 Education

Lord Austin: Before ministers publish the Gambling White Paper, they need to consider a few home truths

Every month, some 22.5m adults, almost half the adult population, buys a lottery ticket, visits a casino or bingo hall, plays online or enjoys a flutter on any number of sports. British people like a bet.

We need to raise awareness of Honour Based Abuse to protect our communities

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20 Jul 2022 Communities

We need to raise awareness of Honour Based Abuse to protect our communities

Last Thursday (July 14th) was the Day of Memory for victims of Honour Based Abuse and National Lottery-funded charities have been calling for increased visibility, reporting and understanding of Honour-Based Abuse (HBA), to ensure survivors get the right support.

04 Jul 2022 Communities

Stick or twist? Looming review fuels debate about gambling regulation

The government’s plan to update regulations for gambling must balance campaigners’ calls for more stringent safeguards and stakeholders’ warnings that additional measures could stifle the industry and fuel black market betting.

'Polluter Pays' is the right approach from Government on building safety - now we must ensure it is fully delivered

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30 May 2022 Economy

"Polluter Pays" is the right approach from Government on building safety - now we must ensure it is fully delivered

Since becoming Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, Michael Gove has proved himself as a driving force in politics and as a reformer – and nowhere is this more evident than in building and fire safety.

25 Apr 2022 Communities

Boris Johnson is a proven truth-twister. We can’t trust him with our elections

Straight out of University, Boris Johnson was dismissed from The Times for making up quotes, but far from a schoolboy error, lying became his modus operandi.

30 Mar 2022 Communities

We deserve a plan for Britain that matches the ambitions of the people

Ask any two government ministers what levelling up means and you’ll get two different answers. The much-anticipated white paper has not made this any clearer.

22 Mar 2022 Communities

In planning the future for local government we must not repeat the mistakes of the past

It is 54 years since the last effective action plan for England’s local government was published.

16 Mar 2022 Communities

We must harness the generosity of our communities to tackle future challenges

The last few years have made us realise the importance of giving something back to our communities.

MPs call on the Government to keep Britain connected

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10 Mar 2022 Economy

MPs call on the Government to keep Britain connected

A strengthened Electronic Communications Code is vital to drive forward UK connectivity and levelling up.

The Power of Partnerships: helping individuals make a difference in their communities

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01 Mar 2022 Environment

The Power of Partnerships: helping individuals make a difference in their communities

I’m always emphasising the incredible power of individuals in making a difference in their communities and the important impact that every single volunteer’s contribution can have. However, I believe we can truly shift the dial when we work together.

Coventry shares the love after taking the helm as City of Culture

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09 Feb 2022 Communities

Coventry shares the love after taking the helm as City of Culture

When the Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport named Coventry as 2021’s City of Culture, it proved it believed in the West Midlands city. And thanks to National Lottery funding, Coventry is now sharing all the amazing things about the city that they already knew and wanted others to see.

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16 Dec 2021 Communities

New BGC Report highlights contribution the regulated industry makes to communities, the economy and sport

A new report has underlined the significant contribution that the regulated betting and gaming industry makes to communities, the economy and sport.

27 Oct 2021 Communities

We should capture the Blitz spirit felt during the pandemic to build more connected communities for the future

In March 2020, as Covid-19 took hold, Chancellor Rishi Sunak said: “When this is over, and it will be over, we want to look back at this moment and remember the many small acts of kindness done by us and to us.”

20 Oct 2021 Environment

Our national response to climate change needs to be rooted in communities

As the global power elite descend on Glasgow for the COP26 climate summit next week, all eyes will be upon them to see if they can put our long-term existence on this planet ahead of short-term national concerns.

Levelling Up: What’s art got to do with it?

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13 Oct 2021 Coronavirus

Levelling Up: What’s art got to do with it?

The creative and cultural sector can be a powerful tool in reducing inequality. If we're serious about levelling up, then we must invest in the arts.

21 Jul 2021 Communities

Local leadership must be empowered to make decisions about their communities

The Covid pandemic has shown we achieve better outcomes when government gives local councils the freedom to deliver for their local areas. A commitment to local democracy will be my guiding principle as LGA president.

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20 Jul 2021 Coronavirus

The impact of COVID-19 on Rochdale’s Pakistani communities

28 Jun 2021 Communities

We must stop “Lakeland Clearances” turfing out local families to make way for expensive second homes

What we don’t need is villages like Coniston or Grasmere, in the most beautiful parts of the United Kingdom, to be filled with empty houses, with no local people living there.

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10 Jun 2021 Coronavirus

Community spirit in the age of Covid

Clapping for carers, sponsoring Tom Moore, wearing masks – have we been uniting as a nation, or is the truth more complicated?