Local Government Chronicle

Don't forget, the entry deadline for the 2025 LGC Awards has been extended to midnight on FRIDAY 10 JANUARY. This allows you to spend more time perfecting your current entry/entries and/or submitting additional ones! https://lnkd.in/eaf9Ef2 **You could be part of the BIGGEST celebration of excellence in local government.** View the highlights of the 2024 LGC Awards and see what you can be part of. https://lnkd.in/eUdwEB7M To enter, you only have to tell us in up to 1,000 words why you should be a winner. You can also enter as many caregories as you like! View the 22 amazing categories here https://lnkd.in/eJXiZi7i If you would need any help with your entry/entries please get in touch and WE WILL help you! Call Kieran McDougall on 020 3953 2019 or email him at Kieran.McDougall@emap.com. Alternatively, you can book some time in his calendar for a quick chat here https://lnkd.in/etDfHqXZ **Don't miss out on the chance to shine a light on your team's achievements!** We look forward to receiving your entries! The LGC Awards team #Localgov #LGA #Localgovernment #Councilchiefexecutives #Healthandsocialcare #Childrenservices #Localgovernmentchronicle #LGC #LGIU #Councils #Childrensservices #ADCS #Socialcare #Socialequality #Healthandsocialcare #Diversityandinclusion #Construction #Socialhousing #Publichealth #Innovation #Digitalcouncils #Place #Placemaking #Futureplaces #ADPH #Communities #Waste #Recycling #Townplanning #Architecture #Climateaction #Netzero #Environmentalservices #Housing #Partnerships #PPP #NetZeroCarbon #Streetcleaning #Diversity #Inclusion #EconomicDevelopment #EconomicSupport #Finance #Localgovernmentfinance #CIPFA #Affordablehousing #Innovation #Housingdesign #Transformation #ERP #EPM #Towncentredesign #Socialwork #Localtransport #Infrastructure #Regeneration #Finance #DCN #CCN #Teamwork #TeamoftheYear #LGCAwards #Thebiggestawardsforlocalgovernment   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Local Government Association, Welsh Local Government Association - Partnership Support Unit, Cymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru | Welsh Local Government Association , Socitm, East of England Local Government Association, East Midlands Councils, London Councils, District Councils' Network, County Councils Network, THE ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES LTD, The Association Of Directors of Public Health (UK)

Don't forget, the entry deadline for the 2025 LGC Awards has been extended to midnight on FRIDAY 10 JANUARY. This allows you to spend more time perfecting your current entry/entries and/or submitting additional ones! https://lnkd.in/eaf9Ef2 **You could be part of the BIGGEST celebration of excellence in local government.** View the highlights of the 2024 LGC Awards and see what you can be part of. https://lnkd.in/eUdwEB7M To enter, you only have to tell us in up to 1,000 words why you should be a winner. You can also enter as many caregories as you like! View the 22 amazing categories here https://lnkd.in/eJXiZi7i If you would need any help with your entry/entries please get in touch and WE WILL help you! Call Kieran McDougall on 020 3953 2019 or email him at Kieran.McDougall@emap.com. Alternatively, you can book some time in his calendar for a quick chat here https://lnkd.in/etDfHqXZ **Don't miss out on the chance to shine a light on your team's achievements!** We look forward to receiving your entries! The LGC Awards team #Localgov #LGA #Localgovernment #Councilchiefexecutives #Healthandsocialcare #Childrenservices #Localgovernmentchronicle #LGC #LGIU #Councils #Childrensservices #ADCS #Socialcare #Socialequality #Healthandsocialcare #Diversityandinclusion #Construction #Socialhousing #Publichealth #Innovation #Digitalcouncils #Place #Placemaking #Futureplaces #ADPH #Communities #Waste #Recycling #Townplanning #Architecture #Climateaction #Netzero #Environmentalservices #Housing #Partnerships #PPP #NetZeroCarbon #Streetcleaning #Diversity #Inclusion #EconomicDevelopment #EconomicSupport #Finance #Localgovernmentfinance #CIPFA #Affordablehousing #Innovation #Housingdesign #Transformation #ERP #EPM #Towncentredesign #Socialwork #Localtransport #Infrastructure #Regeneration #Finance #DCN #CCN #Teamwork #TeamoftheYear #LGCAwards #Thebiggestawardsforlocalgovernment   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Local Government Association, Welsh Local Government Association - Partnership Support Unit, Cymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru | Welsh Local Government Association , Socitm, East of England Local Government Association, East Midlands Councils, London Councils, District Councils' Network, County Councils Network, THE ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES LTD, The Association Of Directors of Public Health (UK)

Don't forget, the entry deadline for the 2025 LGC Awards has been extended to midnight on FRIDAY 10 JANUARY. This allows you to spend more time perfecting your current entry/entries and/or submitting additional ones! https://lnkd.in/eaf9Ef2 **You could be part of the BIGGEST celebration of excellence in local government.** View the highlights of the 2024 LGC Awards and see what you can be part of. https://lnkd.in/eUdwEB7M To enter, you only have to tell us in up to 1,000 words why you should be a winner. You can also enter as many caregories as you like! View the 22 amazing categories here https://lnkd.in/eJXiZi7i If you would need any help with your entry/entries please get in touch and WE WILL help you! Call Kieran McDougall on 020 3953 2019 or email him at Kieran.McDougall@emap.com. Alternatively, you can book some time in his calendar for a quick chat here https://lnkd.in/etDfHqXZ **Don't miss out on the chance to shine a light on your team's achievements!** We look forward to receiving your entries! The LGC Awards team #Localgov #LGA #Localgovernment #Councilchiefexecutives #Healthandsocialcare #Childrenservices #Localgovernmentchronicle #LGC #LGIU #Councils #Childrensservices #ADCS #Socialcare #Socialequality #Healthandsocialcare #Diversityandinclusion #Construction #Socialhousing #Publichealth #Innovation #Digitalcouncils #Place #Placemaking #Futureplaces #ADPH #Communities #Waste #Recycling #Townplanning #Architecture #Climateaction #Netzero #Environmentalservices #Housing #Partnerships #PPP #NetZeroCarbon #Streetcleaning #Diversity #Inclusion #EconomicDevelopment #EconomicSupport #Finance #Localgovernmentfinance #CIPFA #Affordablehousing #Innovation #Housingdesign #Transformation #ERP #EPM #Towncentredesign #Socialwork #Localtransport #Infrastructure #Regeneration #Finance #DCN #CCN #Teamwork #TeamoftheYear #LGCAwards #Thebiggestawardsforlocalgovernment   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Local Government Association, Welsh Local Government Association - Partnership Support Unit, Cymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru | Welsh Local Government Association , Socitm, East of England Local Government Association, East Midlands Councils, London Councils, District Councils' Network, County Councils Network, THE ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES LTD, The Association Of Directors of Public Health (UK)

In what was a really busy week local government minister Jim McMahon sat down to discus devolution, reorganisation and council funding with LGC’s head of content Kirsty Weakley In our exclusive interview he revealed: ·      Flexibility on the 500,000 minimum population for new unitaries at to 350,000 or 450,000 if that “gets a better settlement” ·      Reorganisation savings are projected to be “billions of pounds” over time ·      Desire for a “proper and honest conversation” about cost pressures in different geographies ·      Ambition for a “slimmer… more nimble” for government https://lnkd.in/e2rfuchU

BREAKING NEWS!!!! The entry deadline for the 2025 LGC Awards has been extended by 4 weeks to midnight on FRIDAY 10 JANUARY. This allows you to spend more time perfecting your current entry/entries and/or submitting additional ones! **Don't forget, you can enter as many categories as you like.**    **You could be part of the BIGGEST celebration of excellence in local government.** To enter, you only have to tell us in up to 1,000 words why you should be a winner. If you would need any help with your entry/entries please get in touch and WE WILL help you! Call Kieran McDougall on 020 3953 2019 or email him at Kieran.McDougall@emap.com. Alternatively, you can book some time in his calendar for a quick chat here https://lnkd.in/etDfHqXZ We look forward to receiving your entries! The LGC Awards team #Localgov #LGA #Localgovernment #Councilchiefexecutives #Healthandsocialcare #Childrenservices #Localgovernmentchronicle #LGC #LGIU #Councils #ADCS #Socialcare #Socialequality #Healthandsocialcare #Diversityandinclusion #Construction #Socialhousing #Publichealth #Innovation #Digitalcouncils #Place #Placemaking #Futureplaces #ADPH #Communities #Waste #Recycling #Townplanning #Architecture #Climateaction #Netzero #Environmentalservices #Housing #Partnerships #PPP #NetZeroCarbon #Streetcleaning #Diversity #Inclusion #EconomicDevelopment #EconomicSupport #Finance #Localgovernmentfinance #CIPFA #Affordablehousing #Innovation #Housingdesign #Transformation #ERP #EPM #Towncentredesign #Socialwork #Localtransport #Infrastructure #Regeneration #Finance #DCN #CCN #Teamwork #TeamoftheYear #LGCAwards #Thebiggestawardsforlocalgovernment   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Local Government Association, Welsh Local Government Association - Partnership Support Unit, Cymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru | Welsh Local Government Association , Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), THE ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES LTD, The Association Of Directors of Public Health (UK), East of England Local Government Association, District Councils' Network, County Councils Network

All remaining two-tier areas are to be invited to set out proposals for reorganisation under plans due to be unveiled in the English devolution white paper later today, LGC has learned. Sources have told LGC the white paper is expected to set an expectation that new unitary councils have a minimum population of 500,000. Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner is due to launch the white paper in a speech to regional mayors, local government and business leaders later today where she is expected to describe the plans as a “turning point”. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebxpE5v6

BREAKING NEWS!!!! The entry deadline for the 2025 LGC Awards has been extended by 4 weeks to midnight on FRIDAY 10 JANUARY. This allows you to spend more time perfecting your current entry/entries and/or submitting additional ones! **Don't forget, you can enter as many categories as you like.**    **You could be part of the BIGGEST celebration of excellence in local government.** To enter, you only have to tell us in up to 1,000 words why you should be a winner. If you would need any help with your entry/entries please get in touch and WE WILL help you! Call Kieran McDougall on 020 3953 2019 or email him at Kieran.McDougall@emap.com. Alternatively, you can book some time in his calendar for a quick chat here https://lnkd.in/etDfHqXZ We look forward to receiving your entries! The LGC Awards team #Localgov #LGA #Localgovernment #Councilchiefexecutives #Healthandsocialcare #Childrenservices #Localgovernmentchronicle #LGC #LGIU #Councils #ADCS #Socialcare #Socialequality #Healthandsocialcare #Diversityandinclusion #Construction #Socialhousing #Publichealth #Innovation #Digitalcouncils #Place #Placemaking #Futureplaces #ADPH #Communities #Waste #Recycling #Townplanning #Architecture #Climateaction #Netzero #Environmentalservices #Housing #Partnerships #PPP #NetZeroCarbon #Streetcleaning #Diversity #Inclusion #EconomicDevelopment #EconomicSupport #Finance #Localgovernmentfinance #CIPFA #Affordablehousing #Innovation #Housingdesign #Transformation #ERP #EPM #Towncentredesign #Socialwork #Localtransport #Infrastructure #Regeneration #Finance #DCN #CCN #Teamwork #TeamoftheYear #LGCAwards #Thebiggestawardsforlocalgovernment   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Local Government Association, Welsh Local Government Association - Partnership Support Unit, Cymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru | Welsh Local Government Association , Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), THE ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES LTD, The Association Of Directors of Public Health (UK), East of England Local Government Association, District Councils' Network, County Councils Network

Want to understand why councils are largely frustrated by the changes to planning policy and housing targets announced by the government this week? 🤔 This recent episode of our podcast, The Local Authority, explains all. With Ann Carruthers Richard Clewer Hugh. Ellis 📻 Listen here and on all major podcast players https://lnkd.in/eYucX2CX

🏘️ Almost 170 planning authorities have seen their housing targets reduced compared to the proposed targets set out by the government in the summer, LGC analysis has found. However targets for some parts of the south east have increased so the overall target of 370,000 is unchanged. Explore our map below to see council by council targets and changes 👇 via Kirsty Weakley #localgovernment #planning #housing https://lnkd.in/eakNmh3R

'Speak to anyone in local government trying to get homes built – which is the majority – and they will talk about a ‘cartel’ of major homebuilders who sit on sites and don’t build them, game the system of five year land supply to maintain their profit levels and are primarily interested in building on greenfield sites nowhere near existing infrastructure'. 👇 My Local Government Chronicle Briefing from last night on why councils are frustrated by the changes to the National Planning Policy Framework that were confirmed yesterday. #localgovernment #planning #housing