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Cllr Gary Porter

Cllr Gary Porter is chairman of the Local Government Association

Articles by Cllr Gary Porter

Demands for the chancellor

By Cllr Gary Porter | 01 November 2016

As the Autumn Statement draws nearer, Lord Gary Porter lays bare what the Local Government Associ...

Speaking with one voice

By Cllr Gary Porter | 14 September 2016

Local government must have a united voice when tackling the many challenges ahead, says Lord Gary...

Shaping the future

By Cllr Gary Porter | 07 July 2016

Local government will be the bedrock to keep the country moving during Brexit and the LGA is work...

Eyes on the prize

By Cllr Gary Porter | 02 June 2016

Lord Porter looks ahead to the LGA Conference and The MJ Awards 2016

Making the case

By Cllr Gary Porter | 10 November 2015

With fears of another 40% cut to council funding on the horizon, Lord Gary Porter outlines what l...

Councils are the heart of the refugee crisis

By Cllr Gary Porter | 22 September 2015

As the refugee crisis unfolds Cllr Gary Porter says councils are here to help - and their hard wo...

Are we fit for the future?

By Cllr Gary Porter | 27 July 2015

Three years since the Health and Social Care Act was passed, chairman of the Local Government Ass...

Facing the challenges ahead

By Cllr Gary Porter | 28 June 2012

The leaders of the LGA's political groups look at the tough times ahead for their councillors.