News Bulletin 15th July 2024

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The government has announced that Wednesday’s King’s Speech will be used to put economic growth at the heart of its legislative agenda.
With the speech coming at the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday, departments across government are working on over 35 bills to deliver on ambitious priorities. These priorities are to be built on foundations of economic security, as this supports growth to improve prosperity around the country.
One bill that will be included in the legislation will aim to enforce tough new spending rules and avoid economic chaos. This will be done by strengthening the role of the Office for Budget Responsibility, ensuring that significant fiscal announcements are scrutinised sufficiently.

The Leader of Somerset Council has urged the Prime Minister to take action to prioritise local government.
This comes as the council’s executive held a discussion on many of the key issues that highlight the challenges that local authorities face, with the Council Leader pledging to stand up for the people of his county.
Council Leader Bill Revans stated that “the funding model for local government is broken and this is a national problem which needs a national solution.” This comes as the council declared a financial emergency last November

London Councils has confirmed the launch of the Supporting London Boroughs Engagement Project’s final report, which saw councils in the capital supported to carry out innovative engagement projects.
The project began in spring 2023, with 13 boroughs across London being given grant funding from the GLA, to ensure that they can improve connections with their communities.
According to the report, the way that the projects impacted communities was varied and wide-reaching, with four key themes emerging as the most powerful effects on residents. These are: strengthening levels of trust, longer lasting connections, engaging new communities, and increasing inclusivity and accessibility

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