Policy

On 5^th July, a new Labour government took office following a landslide General Election victory.

Sir Keir Starmer’s government takes office at a critical period for local authorities in England, and in particular, the county and unitary authorities that represent the most significant part of the local government family.

Over its first 100 days in office, the new government have begun to set out its vision for the country for the next five years and beyond. Local government is part of the fabric of England and the issues faced by county authorities, and the communities they represent, deserve to at the heart of this administration’s priorities for office.

Now updated to reflect the policy agenda set out by the government, and built on an extensive evidence-base and a shared vision, the cross-party County Councils Network’s Manifesto for Counties sets out detailed proposals the network want to the new government adopt and then implement during this Parliament.

This is an ambitious blueprint. It outlines how sustainable but empowered county and unitary authorities can work in partnership with the government to deliver their domestic agenda, while tackling some of our nation’s greatest economic and social challenges.  

Click on the policy areas to the right to learn more about the different policy areas of the Manifesto for Counties and access our latest research and advocacy.