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.
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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.
Leading the local recovery
More than 20 local authorities have contributed to a new ‘playbook’ on economic recovery, commissioned by the LGA.
Regulatory services ‘under pressure’ from EU transition
Key local services on the frontline of the COVID-19 response face additional pressure as a result of the end of EU transition arrangements.
Refocusing commercial activity
The pandemic and changes to official guidance are leading some councils to review their commercial investments.