The Editorial Team
Local leaders
One of the strengths of the LGA is that we are a membership organisation and member-led.
VirtualSignature automates the deed signing and sealing process
VirtualSignature.com’s technology has been specifically designed with the professional services sector in mind and has proved to be particularly beneficial to local authorities’ legal departments. By collaborating closely with clients, the company has been able to provide features and solutions that meet their specific needs; something not always available from its competitors
£5.4bn for adult social care reforms
Significant plans for the future of adult social care have been announced by the Government, including the introduction of a new health and social care levy.
Leisure services ‘key to nation’s health’
Investment in public sport and leisure services is key to levelling up the health of the nation, tackling health inequalities and supporting climate change targets, according to a new report supported by the LGA.
Booster jabs to counter winter infections
The Government has published its autumn and winter COVID-19 plan to help mitigate the potential risks of rising infection and hospitalisation rates over the coming months.
‘Tax landlords to pay for social care’
Extra funding for social care could have been raised through taxing landlords, Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer MP has said.
Taking advantage of international trade
The LGA has published guidance to help councils support their local businesses to take advantage of new and emerging export opportunities across the globe.
Urban growth and recovery
The coronavirus crisis has amplified existing challenges and created new ones in our major cities and towns, according to research commissioned by the LGA from Cambridge Econometrics Ltd.
Sector support for rough sleepers
Long-term funding, improved access to social housing and clarity of guidance for rough sleepers with no recourse to public funds are among the improvements councils want to see to support for rough sleepers.