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Panel pushes community rights

Residents should have greater opportunities to save local pubs and other community assets, the House of Commons communities and local government committee has urged.

Residents should have greater opportunities to save local pubs and other community assets, the House of Commons communities and local government committee has urged.

A report issued by the panel of MPs on 3 February calls on the Government to reinforce four of its community rights and give local people a greater say on the construction of housing and amenities, the delivery of public services and reclamation of land for public use.

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How can we make neighbourhood health work?

By Lee Peart | 10 July 2026

Healthcare leaders discussed local and national levers needed to scale and sustain healthy neighbourhoods at the LGA Conference and Exhibition in Bournemouth...

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Making the right choice for the next generation

By Emmet Regan | 09 July 2026

Emmet Regan looks at the factors to consider when choosing the best model for the delivery of children’s services during local government reorganisation.

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Neighbourhood health cannot exist without local government

By Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor MBE | 08 July 2026

As the Local Government Association launches a new online Neighbourhood Heath Hub this week, Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor says excluding councils from Integrated Car...

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Getting the LGA fighting fit

By Heather Jameson | 07 July 2026

New Local Government Association chair Eamonn O’Brien tells Heather Jameson that councils must seize the opportunity to reshape public services, tackle long-...