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The LGA is here for you every step of the way in your journey as an elected member.
Latest figures show that spending to protect vulnerable children at risk of harm has increased by almost a quarter in five years, because of soaring demand for support.
This story was updated on 04 May to clarify recycling guidance. Rising paper prices and energy costs coupled with our pledge to reduce our carbon emissions have led the LGA to take the decision to replace first’s paper wrapping with a fully compostable starch polywrap.
A third of England still has twice as many jobseekers as there are vacancies, according to new research commissioned by the LGA – despite the unemployment rate reaching its lowest level for more than 50 years.
Council-maintained schools are outperforming academies, new research for the LGA reveals.
The LGA is helping shape and deliver the Government’s new legislative programme so that local communities are empowered to tackle inequalities.
The LGA has warned that criminals are cold calling residents asking for their bank details so they can receive the Government’s £150 energy rebate.
The Government has reiterated its preference for fire and rescue services to be accountable to a single, elected individual, in its long-awaited fire reform White Paper.
The LGA has been engaging with MPs to improve support for Ukrainian arrivals.
More than 18,000 affordable houses have been lost as a result of office-to-residential conversions under permitted development.