Supported housing ‘unregulated’
An increasing number of landlords are being allowed to profit by providing costly, sub-standard housing with little or no support, supervision or care for vulnerable residents, according to the National Audit Office.
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Benefits support for those leaving Sudan
UK nationals who have left Sudan because of the violence there will be exempt from residency tests on arrival in the UK – meaning they will be able to access benefits, social housing and homelessness assistance.
Concerns raised over pollutants in household waste
The LGA has warned that tougher rules on disposing of items that contain persistent organic pollutants (POPs) could be expensive and difficult for councils.
Longer lorries rolled out on Britain’s roads
Longer lorries can now be used on Britain’s roads, in a move the Government says will grow the economy, boost productivity, slash road emissions and support supply chains.
Changes in political leadership
The 2023 local government elections are now complete – in some cases resulting in new political arrangements, including changes of control.
Knowing your place
Getting information about your council and others is made easier by the LGA’s award-winning data benchmarking tool,
Councils to retain right to buy receipts
Councils in England will be able to retain 100 per cent of receipts from the sale of homes through the Right to Buy (RTB) scheme for the next two years, the Government has announced.
Next steps on social care support are ‘disappointing’
The Government has set out a two-year plan for reform of the adult social care system in ‘Next steps to put people at the heart of care’.