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
Group Elections & Appointments 2009-10
Elections and appointments for LGA Labour group officer positions and board & panel memberships.
Labour must take unprecedented action in challenging times
Harriet Harman speaks to the LGA Labour Group spring conference. 18 April 2009
Spring Conference 2009
The LGA Labour Group hosted this year's spring conference for Labour local government on Saturday 18 April at Local Government House in London.
Tories score own goal on council tax rises
Caroline Spelman attacks Tory councils in the South East and East of England for "massive" tax rises. 26 March 09
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.
"We are witnessing the horrible rebirth of the Thatcherite nasty party"
LGA Labour Group responds to Tories' suggestions for 100 cuts in council services - 13 February 2009
Leading the Way: Labour local government's response to the credit crunch
LGA Labour Group publication - Leading the Way: Labour local government's response to the credit crunch. Edited by Nathan Yeowell and Dennis Bates.
Labour leader applauds government decision to drop police elections
The Home Office have announced that direct elections to police authorities have been dropped. This comes after an intensive campaign from the LGA Labour Group.
Putting councils at the heart of improvements empowers both parents and schools
The LGA Labour Group responds to the Prime Minister's announcement of new powers for parents to call for schools to improve performance. 5 May 2009