Louise Gittins

Jan 14, 2025 | lgafirst.co.uk | Louise Gittins

The LGA is increasing its support to its membersSince the publication of the English Devolution White Paper just before Christmas, we and our member councils have been working at pace to digest the proposals and their respective risks and opportunities. While it is still relatively early days, and the full, detailed analysis will need to be completed, it is clear the proposals represent the biggest changes to our sector in 50 years.

Jan 14, 2025 | lgafirst.co.uk | Louise Gittins

Local government’s resilience and agility will see us through 2025As a council leader, I know that our role is one that requires time, energy, and heart all year round. After a busy year, however, I hope that you and your teams found space to relax and recharge with loved ones over Christmas. In 2024, no council was immune to rising cost and demand pressures on our services, wider economic and international shocks, the climate emergency, or political change following the general election.

Nov 12, 2024 | lgafirst.co.uk | Louise Gittins

Sharing our passion for serving our communitiesMore than 2,500 people from the local government family and other public and voluntary sectors came together in Harrogate in October for the LGA’s annual conference. It was an absolute pleasure to welcome delegates to what proved to be an exciting three days, with a packed programme of speeches, panel sessions, workshops and, of course, our ever popular Innovation Zone.

Oct 22, 2024 | lbc.co.uk | Louise Gittins

Council cuts hurt the most vulnerable: Rachel Reeves must use budget to stabilise local government Local government funding in in crisis.

Oct 17, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Louise Gittins

AUTUMN BUDGET Our eight priorities for the Budget The Local Government Association is urging Government to use the Budget and Spending Review to capitalise on the contribution councils can make to meeting communities’ priorities, says Cllr Louise Gittins By Louise Gittins | 17 October 2024 SHARE The forthcoming Budget takes place against challenging fiscal conditions and the Local Government Association's written submission to Government reflects this.