‘Make adult social care a priority’
The next government has been urged to make social care a priority after years of reform being “consistently dodged or delayed”, a think-tank has said.
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Vape ban ‘needs heftier fines’
Businesses should face tougher fines if they flout the proposed ban on disposable vapes, says the LGA.
Extremism definition updated
Communities Secretary Michael Gove has published an updated definition of extremism in response to an “increased extremist threat” since the Israel-Gaza war, which he said posed “a real risk” to the UK.
Spring Budget 2024
The last Spring Budget before the General Election did not contain any measures to adequately fund the local services people rely on every day, the LGA has concluded.
Asylum housing costs up – NAO
Government plans for asylum accommodation will cost more than using hotels, and new large sites are housing fewer people than planned, according to the National Audit Office.
‘Reform RTB to avoid losing social housing’ – LGA
The LGA is proposing reforms to the Right to Buy (RTB) scheme in England to prevent the year-on-year net loss of social housing stock.
Time to bin excess packaging, say consumers
Seven in 10 people believe supermarkets and retailers use too much packaging, according to research by YouGov for the LGA.