Inquiry into levelling up and local leadership
The LGA has launched a ‘Levelling up local’ inquiry into how the Government’s levelling up agenda might better strengthen local communities.
The Editorial Team
‘Cuts could fund 1,000 youth workers’
More than 1,000 youth and community support workers could be recruited using money removed from a flagship government fund for youth services, according to new LGA analysis.
S.A.F.E and secure
Highlight Parking has launched its AI-powered Smoke and Fire Early Warning System (S.A.F.E.), which detects smoke or fire within a few seconds.
Levelling up for the future
Government’s new white paper aims to give power to local authorities to make improvements in their communities.
‘Continue local outbreak funding’ – LGA
The LGA has called for an extension in outbreak management funding following the Government’s announcement of its ‘Living with covid’ strategy.
Surge in children with mental health problems
The LGA has warned of a rise in the number of children with mental health problems seen by social workers, which has surged by a quarter since before the coronavirus pandemic.
Integration ‘requires resources and commitment’
Adequate resources and a shared long-term commitment by the NHS, ministers and councils will be needed to deliver on government plans for integrating health and care, the LGA has warned.
Call for tougher rules on gambling
Tougher regulation of the gambling industry is needed to help protect communities and vulnerable people from gambling-related harm, according to the LGA and the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners.
Home schooling register confirmed
The Government has announced it will introduce a register for children not in school, following years of lobbying by the LGA.