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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City regions and metro mayors | Westminster Hall

The LGA is calling for powers to be devolved locally.

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Implications of the constitutional changes in the Gracious Speech

A wider conversation on the constitutional settlement is needed to secure the position of local government across the United Kingdom.

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Elected mayors and the future of local government | Westminster Hall

Devolution to local areas will require enhanced arrangements for democratic engagement and oversight.

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Elected mayors and the future of local government | Westminster Hall debate

The adoption of elected mayors has been put forward as a condition of substantial devolution, but there is no evidence that good governance can be delivered through this model alone.

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Constitutional Convention Bill

The LGA is calling for a convention to debate and agree a constitutional settlement for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill

The Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill is a positive step as it stands to give areas the range of powers they need.

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Local democracy in the UK | House of Lords

Devolution within England is the most effective way to create jobs, build homes, strengthen healthy communities and protect the vulnerable.

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House of Lords Debate on the rural economy, Thursday 2 November 2017

Non-metropolitan areas account for a significant proportion (56 per cent) of England’s economic output.

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Debate on devolution and district councils, House of Commons, Wednesday 15 November 2017

LGA briefing on the House of Commons debate on devolution and district councils, Wednesday 15 November 2017

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LGA Industrial Strategy Briefing: 1 December 2017

This briefing summarises the main announcements in the industrial strategy of relevance to local government and sets out the Local Government Association’s response.

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