Head of education, campaigns and organising for the General Federation of Trade Unions HENRY FOWLER explains why it is launching a fund to support trades councils and give them access to a new range of courses and resources
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Reimagining local politics' role in education
National campaign manager of the NEU’s Councillor’s Network HENRY FOWLER explains how trade unionists are coming together to save local government and schools
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THE LAST 15 months have seen the National Education Union (NEU) Councillors’ Network go from strength to strength. Initially looking at how best to support NEU members who are also councillors in their role, the network has now grown to over 1,600 councillors of all parties, regularly taking part in actions standing up for education.
To celebrate the strength and development of our network, on Saturday November 2 we are holding our first ever local government conference of over 190 councillors from across the country, to discuss the future of local authorities and education.
We know that the last nine years have seen devastating cuts, with 60p in every pound being cut from local government. Combined with the damaging reforms to education, the cuts have left a fractured and damaged landscape. In recognition of the shared understanding of the need for change, our conference is proudly supported by LGA Labour Group, LGA Liberal Democrat Group, Association of Green Councillors and LGA Independent group.
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