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Louise Gittins

Louise Gittins

Louise Gittins is chair of the Local Government Association

Articles by Louise Gittins

Public servants are professionals who deserve our gratitude and respect

By Louise Gittins | 31 March 2026

Louise Gittens says public servants are real people who deliver essential outcomes for their comm...

This is a pivotal moment to influence the future direction of care and support

By Louise Gittins | 09 February 2026

Over the coming months, the LGA's constructive conversation and engagement responses will shape t...

Delivering health and devo

By Louise Gittins | 10 December 2025

Cheshire and Merseyside are teaming up with local partners – and with Sir Michael Marmot and the ...

LGA's Budget submission calls for investment and a significant funding increase

By Louise Gittins | 20 November 2025

Councils are a vital partner for any government, but we need to be empowered, entrusted and resou...

After the reshuffle: ensuring the LGA's voice continues to be heard

By Louise Gittins | 23 September 2025

The LGA is engaging with the new ministerial team and with parliament to help shape reforms aroun...

Local government needs genuine devo

By Louise Gittins | 25 July 2025

The Local Government Association 'supports devolution where governance is local by default, with ...

Proud to serve the sector

By Louise Gittins | 03 July 2025

Writing in LGA Conference week, newly re-elected chair Cllr Louise Gittins reflects on the Govern...

Partnership working is essential

By Louise Gittens | 02 June 2025

By fostering stronger connections, local government can harness cutting-edge solutions, leverage ...

Bridging the gap

By Louise Gittins | 01 April 2025

Cllr Louise Gittins says that with the gap in healthy life expectancy between the richest and poo...

Tackling the devo information vacuum

By Louise Gittins | 11 February 2025

Clarity is needed on a range of issues linked to the English Devolution White Paper, including le...