LGA Labour Annual Report and Review
The 2019 LGA Labour Annual Report and Review was launched last week at LGA conference.
Contributors include Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, LGA Labour leader Nick Forbes, Cllr Farah Hussein writing about the LGA Labour Women’s Taskforce, an annual NEC report from Cllr Alice Perry, reports from each of the 10 LGA Labour policy leads, local elections analysis, and an in-depth look at all aspects of the work of the Labour Group.
LGA declares a climate emergency after Labour intervention
The LGA has now joined the growing number of Labour councils that have declared a ‘climate emergency’. LGA Labour called on the cross-party LGA to declare a climate emergency, and asked the LGA to commit to supporting councils in their work to tackle climate change by providing a strong unified voice for councils in lobbying for support to address this emergency, and sharing best practice across all councils.
Labour in local government continues to lead and champion this important agenda. Leading Labour councillors met to discuss how we can best help Labour councils and Labour groups lead this agenda in their area, and share best practice on practical ways to respond. We are now looking for case studies and examples from your own area - please do share them with the LGA Labour group office by emailing peter.robbins@local.gov.uk
Next Generation Programme 2019/20
The Next Generation Programme for 2019-20 is now open for applications. The programme offers ambitious and talented councillors an unparalleled political development opportunity, uniquely developed within party political traditions and with party political experts. Next Generation aims to support and encourage councillors to be bold and confident political leaders, progress in your political career and be champions of local government.
To apply to be part of the Next Generation you will need to have been a councillor for at least one year as well as be a Group Leader, Portfolio Holder, Service Committee Chair, Portfolio Shadow, or Chair of Scrutiny – or your Group Leader agrees that you are likely to be so within a year. There is a competitive application process, which closes on Wednesday 31 July 2018. You will need sign off from your Group Leader to apply. The programme will run over the weekends of 19/20 October (London), 30 November/1 December (Warwick), and 18/19 January (Manchester). Participants must attend all of the three weekends.
There is no cost to attend the programme, all meals and accommodation will be provided including pre-night accommodation where required. However attendees must cover their own travel costs. If you would like further information about the programme, please email martin.angus@local.gov.uk
To apply please complete the on-line application process.
News from local Labour
Cllr Peter Mason writes about Ealing Council’s ambitious programme to deliver over 2,500 genuinely affordable homes
Nottingham City Council has announced plans to buy back more than 300 council houses to tackle the growing demand for social housing in the city
South Tyneside Council has been named ‘Cooperative Council of the Year’ after a public vote
Lewisham has become one of the first local authorities in the country to commit to tackling modern slavery in the IT products it buys by affiliating to Electronics Watch
Lambeth Labour marked Pride week in London by signing up to the HouseProud pledge, which is aimed at ensuring the voice of the LGBT+ community is at the centre of local government’s housing policies
Want to share your local story of success? Send to martha.lauchlan@local.gov.uk
Message from Labour's deputy leader Tom Watson MP
Labour’s deputy leader Tom Watson MP is asking Labour councillors to join him in backing a declaration that the UK must remain in the European Union.
If you share Tom’s belief that we owe it to future generations to stay in the EU, and that Labour must lead the way, please read his declaration and click here to add your name.
LGA Sport and Physical Activities Leadership Essentials course
Following over 20 successful Leadership Essentials Sport programmes in the last five years, the LGA and Sport England are pleased to offer further programmes to assist Cabinet members/portfolio holders with the responsibility for sport to lead transformational change in their service. The programme also provides a great opportunity to hear about Sport England’s strategy, Towards an Active Nation, and the opportunities it brings for councils and local partners. It is also a very beneficial experience for new portfolio holders.
The event will help participants to:
- understand the role that sport and physical activity can play in helping address health improvement and health inequality within communities
- explore the role sport and physical activity can play in public health, health and social care commissioning and personalisation
- understand and lead the transformation required in the provision, management and development of sport and physical activity services within councils in order to improve efficiency and value for money and increase participation
- understand more about how Sport England and the LGA can help and support councils through change programmes and hear about Sport England’s strategy Towards an Active Nation.
- become better leaders.
Read about the impact attending a Leadership Essential Sports and Physical Activity programme (formerly called Leadership Academy) had on seven councillors from across the country in our brochure.
Programme 24: Thursday 18 July – Friday 19 July 2019, Warwick Conferences, Coventry CV4 7SH
Programme 25: Thursday 7 November – Friday 8 November 2019, Warwick Conferences, Coventry CV4 7SH
Fee: The cost of attending this programme is fully subsidised. This includes accommodation, meals, course materials and tuition. Accommodation is available for the pre-night.
To book please contact Grace Collins: grace.collins@local.gov.uk
Hitting the Ground Running - development session for newly elected members (North West)
23 July 2019, 12pm
Tenants’ Hall, Tatton Park, Knutsford. WA16 6QN
This session is open to new members across the North-West who have been elected (for the first time) in May 2019. The session aims to enable members to explore their new role and share learning from experienced members. It aims to give new members a wider perspective on the role of a councillor and provides an opportunity to meet other newly elected members from across the region.The session has been designed to complement individual council’s existing member development and induction programmes and will be highly interactive, participative and practical. This is a free event and lunch will be provided.
Book your place now.
News from Wales
Newport Council leader Debbie Wilcox has condemned the "unacceptable" abuse and intimidation of councillors and public servants
News from the Labour Party
Difficult to believe Boris Johnson’s campaign promise to restore the cuts to police numbers – Diane Abbott
No deal would be disastrous for jobs and our economy
Tory cuts driving crumbling state of our hospitals, Labour reveals
Corbyn visits Labour council that declared climate emergency to call on other communities to take urgent action
On 10th anniversary of Lakanal House fire, Labour investigation reveals 95 per cent of high-rise social housing blocks are still without sprinklers
News from the LGA
One in three councils fear funding for legal duties will run out within three years
LGA responds to Ofsted report on children's social care
Councils set Government ten-week deadline to publish much-delayed social care green paper
LGA responds to the Children's Society report on ‘county lines’
£5.3bn EU cash countdown: regional aid funding to run out in 18 months
LGA responds to PAC report concerns over LEP spending and accountability
LGA: road funding spending drop could have paid for 8 million pothole repairs
LGA responds to the Howard League report on police call-outs to children's homes
Opposition Watch
Five former Met Police chiefs say Tory cuts have made the UK feel 'lawless'
Tory MPs express concern over Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt's 'unachievable promises'
By-election results from 4 July
Wiltshire UA, Trowbridge Drynham
Liberal Democrat, 431 [41.6% +28.4]
Conservative: 316 [30.5% -35.8]
Independent: 246 [23.7% +23.7]
Labour: 44 [4.2% -16.3]
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative
Rhondda, Cynon Taf UA
Plaid Cymru: 404 [42.1%; +16.6]
Labour: 266 [27.7%; -15.1]
Conservative: 145 [15.1%; +0.3]
Liberal Democrat: 127 [13.2%; -3.7]
Communist: 18 [1.9%; +1.9]
Plaid Cymru gain from Labour
Middlesbrough UA Park End & Beckfield
Independent (Hill): 511 [53.0%; +53.0]
Independent (James): 303 [31.4%; -1.8]
Labour: 115 [11.9%; +6.3]
Conservative: 23 [2.4%; +2.4]
Liberal Democrat, Ian Jones: 13 [1.3%; +1.3]
Independent gain from Independent
Chorley BC, Eccleston & Mawdesley
Conservative: 1,050 [63.2%; +17.1]
Labour: 611 [36.8%; -3.0]
Conservative HOLD
By-elections on 11 July:
East Riding of Yorkshire UA, Bridlington North
Herefordshire UA, Whitecross
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