Shaun Davies
Making the case for councils
Local Government Association chair Cllr Shaun Davies sets out his key asks of the chancellor in the forthcoming Budget.
It's not just about money
While the LGA is calling for additional funding and multi-year financial settlements, councils also need to see existing funding devolved locally alongside new powers to join up different pots and projects, says Cllr Shaun Davies.
Our Ofsted journey to outstanding
Cllr Shaun Davies explains how Telford & Wrekin Council’s Ofsted rating for children’s services leaped from ‘requires improvement’ to ‘outstanding’ due to an innovative approach to investment and a focus on workforce and good practice.
Unlocking the Telford land deal
Cllr Shaun Davies explains how the Telford land deal has attracted £236m of investment to the area and prompted the sale of £23m of land.