Primary school applications fall
Nearly all councils in England have reported a fall in applications for primary school places, according to a survey by the Press Association.
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Government launches new bus strategy
The Prime Minster has launched a new £3 billion Bus Strategy aimed at tackling the fragmented bus service market and reforming the fare system.
Forget what you think you know
The LGA’s new podcasts shine a light on the work of councils as they tackle societal issues such as housing supply and homelessness.
Schools closed and exams dropped
The LGA has praised the work of school leaders and councils in switching overnight to remote learning for pupils, after the latest lockdown was announced on 4 January.
The finance settlement 2021
A funding increase for councils will be dependent on them increasing council tax bills.
New charter for social housing tenants
A new charter giving social housing tenants in England a greater voice and making landlords more accountable has been announced by the Government.
£203m for rough sleeping as ban on evictions eased
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced a further £203 million for councils to help get rough sleepers off the streets and into safe accommodation.
Tonnes of recycling ‘rejected at sorting point’
More than half a million tonnes of household recycling was rejected at the point of sorting in 2019/20 because of non-recyclable materials being placed in household bins, the LGA has reported.
Follow the money
Every council requires money to finance the resources it needs to provide local public services. So, every councillor should take an interest in the way their council is funded and the financial decisions the council takes.