The legislative agenda set out today also includes some encouraging signs that the new Government recognises that, with the right powers and flexibilities, councils are critical to help it deliver its missions.
Responding to the King’s Speech, Cllr Louise Gittins, Chair of the Local Government Association, said:
“We welcome today’s King’s Speech, which includes a number of positive Bills which have the potential to tackle some of the big issues we face as a nation. Councils hold the local levers to solve many of these national challenges, whether it is improving care for adults and children, boosting inclusive growth, improving life chances for all, or tackling climate change,
“The legislative agenda set out today also includes some encouraging signs that the new Government recognises that, with the right powers and flexibilities, councils are critical to help it deliver its missions. For councils to be able to deliver, it is also crucial they have adequate long-term funding and more financial certainty through multi-year settlements.
“The LGA and councils are committed to working closely with the Government on the details of proposals to ensure that together we can address the fundamental long-term challenges facing our communities and help them deliver on their priorities.
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