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.