Government getting local government back to basics

We have some fantastic news to end the year.

Attached is a press release from Simeon Brown this week, as the Minister for Local Government, announcing “The Government has agreed to reforms that refocus local councils on delivering essential services and core infrastructure, spending responsibly, and operating under greater scrutiny”.

All the topics we have been investigating and raising concerns about.

There is also mention of removing references to the ‘four well-beings’ – these being the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of communities – and ensuring local councils get back to looking after the core infrastructure for their communities.

Changes to legislation for local councils are planned for 2025.

There is still plenty for us to be sharing and working to change before new legislation is passed but we are so pleased to see these changes being discussed at central government level.