Agenda item

Dennis Skinner went through the report explaining the support that the LGA would be offering to change of control councils and that a guide for councils facing change of control had been approved and would be published in the next couple of weeks. This year the guide would also provide advice for leaders as well as officers and chief executives.

There was some discussion over also providing support for opposition leaders who had lost control of their council. Other areas of concern including the rise of UKIP and more councils becoming joint and minority administrations were discussed. Dennis explained the LGA were prepared to accommodate and support a number of areas and principle advisors and member peers would be visiting the councils shortly after the election.

Decision

i.              Members noted the report