Nick Forbes
Shifting cities to net zero
How do we build on the progress made in the great Core City of Glasgow to deliver a just and workable net-zero transition for our citizens? Cllr Nick Forbes says cities are part of the solution.
LGA politics in a time of turmoil
As the sector descends on Bournemouth for the Local Government Association conference this week, the four political groups outline their priorities for the coming year.
Let’s get back local government’s voice
Ahead of the Labour Party Conference, Nick Forbes outlines some of the challenges for local authorities and his hopes for the party in this next phase of governnance
A true test of local powers
Nick Forbes explains why the steel crisis proves devolution of business rates must be accompanied with protections for councils and greater power over job creation
Restoring trust to a broken system
Nick Forbes proposes an independent body to determine funding allocations for local government.
Making the running on social care
Cllr Nick Forbes, leader of Newcastle City Council, says it's time for local councils to take radical action on adult social care.
Ending the debate on the mechanism for leadership
As the dust settles on the elected mayor debate in Newcastle, council leader Cllr Nick Forbes says it's time to move on..