Local Government Challenge’s Post

A lot of learning & great chance to catch up at this year’s #LGAConf24 🎉 Particular highlights included talks on the future of local government finance - more critical than ever in light of the Local Government Association’s recent survey, showing 1/4 Councils saying they are likely to apply for emergency financial support in the next two years 💰 Conference was an opportunity to hear from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government with the Deputy PM announcing a consultation on remote / hybrid meetings & a new standards regime for members. MCAs the direction of travel - all eyes peeled for the English Devolution Bill 👀 Also an opportunity to learn more about place-making best practise & strategy. Especially impressed by work being done by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. 🛶 Most importantly, chance to see friends from LG Challenge 2024! Big ideas & lots of fun!