News from local Labour
Camden agree 17 proposals for action to tackle the climate crisis at Britain’s first climate assembly.
Greenwich announce locations where regular meals will be provided for children and young people during school holidays.
A motion to declare a climate emergency and make Thanet council carbon neutral by 2030 receives unanimous backing.
Islington streets get new tranche of charge points in bid to clean up air and help residents go electric.
Milton Keynes Council to modernise Newport Pagnell Library in run up to 50th birthday.
‘Labour Local Government Trade Union Principles’ developed in partnership with LGA Labour and local government unions.
Stevenage Council’s ‘school holiday play service’ is featured on BBC Radio 4.
Also Stevenage open revamped play area under their £10 million park programme.
Lambeth Council vote unanimously to back LGBT+ education.
The Global Future thinktank published a report advocating a long-term £4.7bn ‘Migration Dividend Fund’ to help bring Britain together, which is backed by 69% of the population.
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LGA declares a Climate Emergency after Labour intervention
The Local Government Association has now joined the growing number of Labour councils who 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 hannah.lazell@local.gov.uk.
Next Generation Programme 2019/20
The Next Generation Programme for 2019-20 is 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.
LGA Labour – Annual Report and Review
The 2019 LGA Labour Annual Report and Review was launched earlier this month – and is available to read online.
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 ten LGA Labour policy leads, local elections analysis, and an in-depth look at all aspects of the work of the Labour Group.
You can download or read the full report here. If you’d like a hard copy, please email hannah.lazell@local.gov.uk
News from Wales
An expected £18 million funding boost is expected for the Swansea Bay City Deal which will be invested in transformational projects in Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Pembrokeshire.
Locals enjoy first ‘night market’ in Cardiff.
News from the Labour Party
Labour pledges to push councils into taking back local services.
Sadiq Khan announces locations of first 50 public water fountains across London.
Labour pledges fair pay and better support for Armed Forces.
New Shadow Communities Minister, Stephen Morgan MP, writes to council officers to thank them for their hard work.
News from the LGA
A primary school’s worth of children face becoming homeless this summer.
LGA responds to roads funding announcement.
LGA responds to Salvation Army report on social care.
LGA opens bids for Housing Advisers Programme to tackle housing crisis.
LGA responds to latest knife crime figures.
LGA responds to written ministerial statement on building safety.
LGA responds to County Council Network SEND funding analysis.
Opposition Watch
Conservative MP Charlie Elphicke charged with sexually assaulting two women.
Foreign Office minister Sir Alan Duncan and Digital minister Margot James start what is expected to be mass resignations before likely PM Boris Johnson is elected.
Conservative Gloucester City Councillor suspended for upskirting in TK Maxx.
By-election results from 19 July
Ashford BC, Downs North
Conservative 229 [37.4%; -10.0%]
Green 190 [31.0%; +7.5%]
Liberal Democrat 70 [11.4%; -7.3%]
Ashford Independents 67 [10.9%; +10.9%]
UKIP 22 [3.6%; +3.6%]
Labour 17 [2.8%; -7.6%]
Independent 17 [2.8%; +2.8%]
Conservative hold
Daventry DC, Brixworth
Liberal Democrat 817 [49.5%; +38.5%]
Conservative 615 [37.3%; -27.8%]
Labour 218 [13.2%; -10.7%]
Lib Dem gain from Conservative
Wiltshire UA, Westbury North
Liberal Democrat 488 [52.4%; -5.6%]
Independent (Cunningham) 231 [24.8% ; +24.8%]
Conservative 140 [15.0%; -14.0%]
Labour 57 [6.1%; -6.9%]
Independent (Morland) 16 [1.7%; +1.7%]
Lib Dem Hold.
Ceredigion UA, Llanbadarn Fawr (Sulien)
Plaid Cymru 186 [63.3%; -7.4%]
Liberal Democrat 93 [31.6%; +16.3%]
Labour 15 [5.1%; -3.6%]
Green 0 [0.0%; -5.3%]
Plaid Cymru Hold.
Cardiff UA, Cyncoed
Liberal Democrat 1920 [55.3%; +18.9%]
Conservative 838 [24.1%; -11.9%]
Labour 560 [16.1%; -3.3%]
Plaid Cymru 152 [4.4% +4.4%]
Green 0 [0.0%; -8.1%]
Lib Dem Hold.
By-elections to be held in week commencing 22nd July:
Gloucester BC, Podsmead – 25th July 2019
Hartlepool UA, Hart – 25th July 2019
Gloucester BC, Barnwood – 25th July 2019
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