Empowering Local Government: LGA Conservative Group Manifesto
Leader of the Conservative Group, Cllr Kevin Bentley, argues that local government has demonstrated its capability to deliver essential services and tackle crises effectively. He advocates for increased powers and fiscal devolution to local councils, highlighting the need for localised planning fees and sustained funding for social housing and infrastructure.
With a focus on enabling councils to expedite housing development and maintain roads, Bentley outlines the LGA Conservative Group’s manifesto for the next government, emphasising the importance of a new relationship between central and local government.