Izzi Seccombe: Councils need simple and efficient public procurement to ensure the best value for public money

We must seize the opportunities from Brexit to provide services in a more efficient, flexible, and responsive way

Izzi Seccombe: Conservative councils are working hard to safely return to normal life

Giving people greater confidence to return to our high streets is a vital part of the recovery effort.

Izzi Seccombe: During this crisis, I’m proud of how Conservative councils are delivering the help needed

The focus has been on the vulnerable – the elderly, the lonely, and getting homeless people off the streets and into secure accommodation.

Izzi Seccombe: Councils are putting their extra funding to effective use

I am grateful to the Government for responding to our financial concerns. It’s meant that help has reached those who need it most.

Izzi Seccombe: A Labour Government would fail to provide the support that councils need

Labour MPs voted against the local government finance settlement. They would also scrap Ofsted, increase taxes, and delay Brexit.

Izzi Seccombe: Our councillors have reason to feel upbeat again after this week in Manchester

There was a really good vibe at Party Conference – especially at lots of outstanding fringe events discussing how to give local communities greater powers.

Izzi Seccombe: Conservatives should let local communities take back control

An English Devolution Bill is needed to reignite the process of devolving widespread powers and funding to local areas across the whole country.