Articles by James Jamieson
Strategy needed to meet workforce challenge
By James Jamieson | 01 February 2023
Working in local government is hugely rewarding, but councils are struggling to recruit and retai...
Extending devolution beyond our city regions is a welcome move
By James Jamieson | 09 February 2022
The Local Government Association has long called for a devolution framework and the White Paper’s...
We will continue to help councils reach their climate action goals
By James Jamieson | 24 November 2021
Local Government Association chair Cllr James Jamieson says: 'We were pleased the final text of t...
Michael Gove must ensure councils get the resources and freedoms they need
By James Jamieson | 27 September 2021
With significant ministerial changes at the top of the newly-named Department for Levelling Up, H...
Keeping the public and the frontline safe
By James Jamieson | 17 February 2021
Councils have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic, says Cllr James Jamieson, and they want ...
Councils need a 'rock-solid' commitment on crisis funding
By Cllr James Jamieson | 21 April 2020
Chairman of the LGA Cllr James Jamieson says Robert Jenrick has reiterated his promise that counc...
We want to work with new Government 'to help deliver on our shared ambitions'
By James Jamieson | 16 December 2019
One of Boris Johnson's key priorities must be to publish the provisional Finance Settlement quick...
We need the power
By James Jamieson | 15 October 2019
The Queen's Speech made it clear that Government has been listening to the LGA on some key issues...
Give councils the powers, funding and tools they need to deliver
By James Jamieson | 14 August 2019
James Jamieson has a message for Boris Johnson: Give us the powers, freedoms, flexibilities and f...
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