Last week SLCC met with colleagues from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for the first time since the general election. They updated us on the changes within the department and directorates in the immediate post-election period in terms of local government strategy. While these are early days, SLCC were encouraged by their clear enthusiasm to engage with us on these matters and other issues of importance, including devolution, government funding to our sector, ongoing concerns about civility and respect and local audit. SLCC were also pleased to note renewed government interest in enabling remote or hybrid meetings.
Meeting with MHCLG
14 August 2024