Briefings and responses

On behalf of its membership, the cross-party LGA regularly submits to Government consultations, briefs parliamentarians and responds to a wide range of parliamentary inquiries. Our recent responses to government consultations and parliamentary briefings can be found here.

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LGA statement on MiFID II announcement by FCA

We welcome the publication of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) policy statement, setting out final rules for their implementation of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II).

LGA calls for further collaborative working between councils and parkruns

Key messages The LGA appreciates the Government’s desire to support the long tradition of free use of public parks as well as the principles behind the parkrun concept of providing a great way to use parks through the volunteering efforts of local communities to organise parkrun events.

Debate on exiting the EU and global trade, Thursday 6 July 2017

Key messages The UK's exit from the European Union will have a significant impact on local government and the people we represent, creating challenges that need to be addressed but also opportunities to do things differently.

Debate on the school funding formula, Wednesday 28 June 2017

A national formula to ensure fairness between schools in different areas is welcome, but an element of local flexibility must be retained in the implementation of this policy.

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Queen’s Speech – On the Day Briefing 2017

This paper details the new Bills of relevance to local government and outlines our local government priorities, including issues which are not in the Queen’s Speech.

Fostering stocktake submission: 18 June 2017

This stocktake is a positive opportunity to review current services and make sure that the system is working as well as possible, and in particular we appreciate the constructive dialogue that the DfE has already instigated with the sector.

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Tackling nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities consultation - LGA submission

As well as submitting this response the LGA hopes we can continue to work with Government to suggest improvements to the strategy and ensure we meet the Government’s responsibilities in delivering clean air across the country.

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Planning and affordable housing for Build to Rent – LGA consultation response

Councils are supportive of Build to Rent and recognise the important role that it can play in delivering much needed high quality market rented housing.

Housing White Paper – Local Government Association consultation response

The Housing White Paper presents an important shift in the government’s housing strategy on a number of fronts.

100% Business Rates Retention: Further consultation on the design of the reformed system

The LGA has responded to the Government’s further consultation on proposals for the reformed business rates retention system.

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