Cllr David Sparks has been elected as the new Leader Elect of the LGA Labour Group.
Sir Jeremy Beecham, Labour’s Leader in Local Government, said: "I am delighted to welcome Councillor David Sparks as Leader Elect of the LGA Labour Group.
Labour Government’s action ensures no lost generations from this recession
The LGA has announced that councils are using the Government’s Future Jobs Fund to help create up to 40,000 jobs, either directly or with other local employers.
Sir Jeremy Beecham calls for stronger partnership between councils and third sector
Speaking at the 10th Annual Compact meeting, LGA Vice Chairman Sir Jeremy Beecham welcomed the refreshed National Compact between the Government and the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS).
Sir Jeremy Beecham responds to Daily Express attack on recipients of welfare benefits
Sir Jeremy Beecham, Leader of the Labour Group at the Local Government Association, responds to article in the Daily Express
LGA Labour Group leadership election
Sir Jeremy Beecham has today announced his intention to stand down as leader of the Labour Group, effective July 2010.
LGA Labour Group – Leadership election
Nominations for the leadership have opened today, Monday 23 November 2009.
Jeremy Beecham to stand down in July 2010
Sir Jeremy has today announced that he will not be seeking re-election as Leader of the LGA Labour Group, or as Vice Chairman of the Association, at its next annual meeting in July 2010.
LGA Conference - ward budgets session
Read the write up of our session on ward budgets, addressed by local government minister, Rosie Winterton MP. 7 July 09
Putting fairness first
Read the local Labour manifesto for a new term.
Local Tories must stand up to Cameron on policy
Following the Tory spring conference, Sir Jeremy Beecham calls on Tory councillors to speak out. 27 April 2009
Today's Labour Budget for jobs puts the Tories to shame
The LGA Labour Group responds to the Chancellor's announcement on jobs in the 2009 Budget. 22 April 2009
Labour must take unprecedented action in challenging times
Harriet Harman speaks to the LGA Labour Group spring conference. 18 April 2009
New opportunities: fair chances for the future
The LGA Labour Group response to the white paper on tackling socio-economic disadvantage. 20 March 2009
Labour acts swiftly to provide real help to council tenants
Following intervention from the LGA Labour Group, council rents will be lower than planned this year. 6 March 2009
Building Communities
The LGA Labour Group have published a major new paper on housing finance. 27 February 2009.
Centralising truth of Tory localism
Sir Jeremy Beecham writes for the Guardian on the Tories' green paper on localism. 19 February 2009
Cameron rejects Thatcher's legacy, but gives false hope to communities
Sir Jeremy Beecham responds to the Tory green paper on local government. 17 February 2009.