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Joanna Killian has today taken up the role of Chief Executive of the Local Government Association, joining the organisation after six years as CEO of Surrey County Council.

The local government family has long warned of the growing financial challenges facing councils. Through savings and efficiencies, councils have done everything they can to deliver balanced budgets and ensure vital local services are saved from being cut. Yet for many of our members, they are now approaching or already at the point where their financial sustainability is at risk.  Today we unite to call on the Chancellor in the Autumn Statement to address the significant financial challenges faced by councils, and to protect the vital local services that our residents rely on every day.  But

“This important report reflects our concerns around the growing threat to democracy and social cohesion posed by conspiracy theories, disinformation and extremist activity, in particular the appalling abuse of councillors."

“This Bill will help to achieve better standards in the private rented sector through increasing the rights of tenants and enabling them to better hold landlords to account."

“Councils want to work with government to protect local places from attacks."

“Autonomous Vehicles have potential to dramatically improve people’s quality of life, especially in areas where bus services struggle to support them. It is important the law keeps up with new technology and trends in the way we travel."

"We believe this is a progressive piece of legislation that would undoubtedly impact on smoking prevalence, and ultimately reduce rates of smoking-related disease."

“It is positive to see today’s announcement of a new bill to introduce an independent regulator for professional clubs in the English football pyramid."

Slow progress in insulating homes will cost Government at least £4.2 billion in energy waste over the next two years, councils warn today.

The latest round of the Local Government Association’s Behavioural Insights Programme has seen grant funding awarded to seven organisations.