Careers boost for young people
Primary school pupils will benefit from a new careers programme to encourage them to think about future jobs early, while nurturing aspirations and challenging stereotypes.
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Scrutinising cyber security
It may seem like just a technical issue for IT departments, but cyber security is crucial to the functioning of local authorities and the services they provide to residents.
Developing skills for life
Apprenticeships and T Levels can help develop a skilled local government workforce.
Safeguarding concerns in out-of-school settings
The LGA is calling for tougher powers for councils to oversee and regulate ‘out-of-school’ settings, including being able to shut down illegal schools.
Funding to rise but ‘challenges remain’
Government proposals to increase local government core spending power by 9.2 per cent in 2023/24 will help councils manage inflationary and other cost pressures, the LGA has said.
Blueprint for success
Cross-border project to unlock sustainable and inclusive growth opportunities for local authorities.
Cost-of-living crisis ‘could increase fire risk’
Households looking for alternative and cheaper ways of lighting and heating their homes because of the cost-of-living crisis could be increasing the risk of fire, the LGA has warned.
‘120,000 children homeless over Christmas’
More than 4,500 primary school classes worth of homeless children spent Christmas in temporary accommodation, amid concerns of a national homelessness crisis.