LGA advocates for reallocation of NCS funds to support local youth services Mother and young girl relying on youth services

A recent survey by the Local Government Association (LGA) has revealed a concerning trend: two-thirds of councils have not increased spending on youth...

Dan Benn Fri, 11/29/2024 - 08:44
Report outlines financial instability of SEND system Small child with SEND

A new report from the National Audit Office has outlined how England’s special educational needs system is in need of urgent reform.

This comes as...

Dan Benn Thu, 10/24/2024 - 10:43
New social care CEO appointed Headshot of Sally Burlington

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has confirmed that it has appointed its new Chief Executive Officer.

Current Deputy CEO and...

Dan Benn Wed, 08/07/2024 - 10:36
New LGA Chair announced The Local Government Association has confirmed its new Chair, after Cllr Shaun Davies made the decision to step down. Davies’ decision comes as he successfully stood to become the new Member of Parliament for Telford yesterday, now forming part of Sir Keir Starmer’s significant Labour majority. Councillor Lousie Gittins has been nominated as the new Chair of the LGA, with the organisation’s elected Labour Group officers agreeing unanimously. Cllr Gittins has served as Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Lea

The Local Government Association has confirmed its new Chair, after Cllr Shaun Davies made the decision to step down.

Davies’ decision comes as he...

Dan Benn Fri, 07/05/2024 - 12:46
Homeless spending triples Homeless people's tents in Central London

According to new analysis from the Local Government Association, the percentage of total housing budget that councils are spending on homelessness and...

Dan Benn Tue, 07/02/2024 - 09:57
Offers for a new government Number 10 Downing Street

The Local Government Association has outlined the 100 offers for the new government, to be made within the first 100 days.

These offers were...

Dan Benn Mon, 07/01/2024 - 12:31
Call to reset government-council relationship Two people shaking hands after meeting

The Local Government Association has published a new white paper outlining how the next government can solve numerous issues by building a new...

Dan Benn Fri, 06/07/2024 - 10:42
LGA calls on gov to help with local climate projects Brick house, solar panels, beautiful sunset.

A survey from the Local Government Association has found that local efforts to reach net zero targets are being made harder by the current funding...

Dan Benn Mon, 03/25/2024 - 12:26
LGA warns that ‘inflationary storm’ is increasing funding gaps calculating profits and costs with calculators

The Local Government Association has announced that the funding gap for councils in England is set to grow even further over the course of the next...

Dan Benn Fri, 10/20/2023 - 10:26
LGA demand taskforce set-up for RAAC school building closures LGA demand taskforce set-up for RAAC school building closures

The Local Government Association has demanded a task force to be put into place to ensure the safety of pupils in wake of the news of imminent school...

Rich Wilcock Fri, 09/01/2023 - 11:53
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