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LGA celebrates 25 years as annual conference opens
Returning to a live format for the first time in three years, the Local Government Association's annual conference kicks off today in Harrogate as the association marks its first 25 years.
The conference will feature a mixture of plenary sessions, workshops and fringe events. Speakers include Secretary of State for Levelling Up Michael Gove, Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi, former athlete Kriss Akabusi MBE, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey and crossbench peer Baroness Lola Young of Hornsey OBE.
Twitter users can follow development using the hashtag #LGAConf22. The LGA have also produced a special conference App.
To mark 25 years in existence, the Association has produced a video and released the following statement on its website.
"Through our work we have seen responsibilities for public health return to local government; the removal of the Housing Revenue Account, helping councils build more homes; and have helped to ensure councils are fully supported to guide their communities through tough times. We have seen councils step up and lead their communities through the pandemic, working with Government to save lives and livelihoods. Everyone connected to the LGA – past and present – should be proud of these achievements. But as we look back and celebrate our progress, we need to look forward to some of the current challenges as well as the medium term and longer issues facing councils."
Image: Ⓒ Harrogate Convention Centre
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