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Hammersmith and Fulham Council and the Greater London Authority have given £520,000 of funding to the Macbeth
Centre, which will boost the facilities on offer and courses
available for adult learners.
The mayors, leaders, and deputy
leader of five east London council areas – Newham,
Tower Hamlets, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, and Waltham Forest –
have written to the Guardian
to note their concern over “the actions of a minority of criminal
landlords who exploit vulnerable tenants”. They discuss their introduction of
licensing for the private rented sector, but say that “the government has
severely restricted our ability to introduce these schemes”.
Enfield Council is planning to tackle plastic waste by
re-tarmacing roads with a mixture that includes recycled bottles.
Leeds City Council has opened a new Park and Ride stop in the city
centre to meet growing demand.
Wakefield Council has been helping residents to save energy and money to mark
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day.
Cardiff Council announces plans to build 2,000 new council homes.
The Welsh Local Government Minister Alun Davies has
called on the Welsh Government to apologise to local government for
“hectoring” them in the past.
Jeremy Corbyn has given a major speech on
Brexit, outlining Labour’s
plans to get the best possible Brexit deal for living standards and jobs.
John Healey
responds to new research on first time buyers.
Illegal air quality is impacting the health
of millions – Sue Hayman.
Extra council tax income in 2018/19 will
not protect under pressure local services
LGA responds to AA poll of drivers on
the condition of roads
Councils warn residents about fake news
and misinformation
Rogue landlords taken to court should
face minimum £30,000 fines
LGA responds to new sentencing
guidelines around domestic violence incorporating text and email abuse
LGA responds to the latest refugee
resettlement figures
PRCA and LGA sign agreement to assume
administrative responsibility for LGCommunications
Venue: West Midlands Fire Authority,
Birmingham, Thursday 15th March 2018 – 10.30am - 4pm
About the Masterclass:
A new political leadership masterclass has been developed which
focusses on the role of the councillor when preparing for and dealing with a
crisis situation. This one-day masterclass will feature expertise and
experience from leaders involved in major emergencies and will provide an
introduction to handling the media, understanding your role as a councillor
during a civil emergency and will provide practical advice and best practice.
To
book a place please contact grace.collins@local.gov.uk.
Tory MP and Vice
Chair for Youth Ben Bradley was forced to apologise to Jeremy Corbyn after tweeting that Corbyn had met with a communist Czechoslovakian spy.
Auditors have told Northampton County
Council not to set a budget – because it could be illegal.
And the Tories and Lib Dems on City of York
Council have failed to elect a leader – so are now in
talks to renew the deal between the two parties to run the council.
By-election
results from 22 February 2018
North Kesteven DC, Eagle, Swinderby & Witham St Hughs
Con 563 [57.8%]
Ind 347 [35.6%]
LD [6.6%]
Conservative gain from Independent
Dorset CC, Bridport
Con 1660 [39.6%; +2.5%]
LD 1451 [34.6%; -3.7%]
Lab 691 [16.5%; +4.4%]
Green 388 [9.3%; -3.2%]
Conservative gain from Lib Dem
West Dorset DC, Bridport North
Con 600 [36.0%; +5.0%]
LD 500 [30.0%; -9.1%]
Lab 383 [23.0%; +9.8%]
Green 184 [11.0%; -5.7%]
Conservative gain from Lib Dem
Lichfield DC, Stowe
Con 513 [44.8%; -9.0%]
Lab 299 [26.1%; -0.9%]
LD 217 [19.0%; +19.0%]
Something New 59 [5.2%; +5.2%]
Green 56 [4.9%; -14.2%]
Conservative hold
Boston BC, Old Leake & Wrangle
Con 536 [74.2%; +21.3%]
Lab 123 [17.0%; +17.0%]
UKIP 50 [6.9%; -40.1%]
Ind 13 [1.8%; +1.8%]
Conservative hold
Chichester DC, Fishbourne
LD 459
[54.6%; +3.3%]
Con 294 [35.0%; -2.3%]
Lab 88 [10.5%; +10.5%]
Green 0 [[0.0%; -11.5%]]
Lib Dem hold
West Somerset DC, Minehead South
LD
316 [43.2%; +43.2%]
Con 291 [39.8%; +3.2%]
Lab 125 [17.1%; -1.3%]
Ind 0 [[0.0%; -28.1%]]
Green 0 [[0.0%; -16.9%]]
Lib Dem gain from Independent
Arun DC, Marine
LD
309 [32.7%; +32.7%]
Lab 252 [26.7%; +7.3%]
Con 242 [25.6%; -0.7%]
Ind 141 [14.9%; -15.6%]
UKIP 0 [[0.0%; -23.8%]]
Lib Dem gain from Conservative
Hertfordshire CC, Goffs Oak & Bury Green
Con 1390 [59.6%; -5.5%]
LD 482 [20.7%; +14.8%]
Lab 393 [16.8%; -0.8%]
Green 69 [3.0%; +3.0%]
UKIP 0 [[0.0%; -11.4%]]
Conservative hold
Torfaen UA, Trevethin
Lab 233 [50.1%; -1.3%]
Ind 148 [31.8%; -16.7%]
Ind 69 [14.8%; +14.8%]
Green 15 [3.2%; +3.2%]
Labour hold
By-elections taking place on
1 March 2018:
Basingstoke and Deane BC,
Kempshott
East Devon DC,
Exmouth Town
Solihull MB,
Blythe
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