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CLIMATE CHANGE
Exclusive: LGA shelves statutory climate duty
By Dan Peters | 12 November 2026
The Local Government Association (LGA) has shelved work on a statutory climate change duty for councils after opposition from Reform UK and Conservatives, The MJ can reveal.
CLIMATE EMERGENCY
Make passing on climate emergency knowledge part of the reorganisation plan
By Cllr Peter Schwier | 09 November 2026
Whatever shape Essex takes next, its climate know-how must come with it, argues Peter Schwier.
ENERGY
Modernising assets and reducing running costs with RE:FIT 5
By Huw Russell | 22 October 2026
The RE:FIT 5 framework helps councils to save money, reduce carbon and upgrade estates, writes Hu...
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Local Government FM: Time for a real strategy
15 September 2026
Speaking ahead of the 'Council Estates Under Pressure' webinar, David Parrett, Director at Cadaem...
CLIMATE EMERGENCY
How data and community voice are shaping Luton's climate future
By Leonie Taylor | 03 August 2026
Senior researcher Leonie Taylor shares her experiences of The Young Foundation’s work with Luton ...
DEVOLUTION
Putting innovation at the heart of devo
By Kathy Nothstine | 28 July 2026
Place-based innovation funds can help Andy Burnham’s devolution agenda deliver growth, better ser...
FINANCE
LGA conference: Roney tells sector to 'seize the moment'
By Dan Peters | 08 July 2026
Birmingham City Council’s chief executive has urged the sector to seize the moment as Andy Burnha...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Balancing politics and governance
By Abdool Kara | 02 July 2026
As political divergence grows, are stronger statutory officer protections needed to safeguard gov...
HOUSING
The net zero realist
By Paul Marinko | 11 June 2026
Housing remains one of the greatest strains on council finances and the Government’s public promi...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Managing the mission to beef up growth
By Ann McGauran | 10 June 2026
The National Wealth Fund has significantly broadened its remit. Through its regional project acce...
NET ZERO
If not 'net zero', what's the goal?
By Eamon Grimes | 04 June 2026
The energy transition is not being held back by ambition, but by systemic constraint writes Eamon...
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