Council spending on homelessness ‘triples’
The percentage of councils’ total housing budget being spent on homelessness and temporary accommodation has more than tripled since 2015, according to LGA analysis.
The Editorial Team
Councils ‘vital’ to response to covid inquiry
COVID-19 caused unnecessary deaths and economic costs because of significant flaws in the UK’s pandemic planning, according to the first report of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, led by Baroness Hallett.
Children ‘harmed’ by delays in health services
A new report by NHS Providers has warned a “forgotten” generation’s life chances are being harmed by delays in accessing care.
Unpaid carers
A report from the charity Carers UK has found that 62 per cent of current and former unpaid carers had no choice in taking on their role – equivalent to 10 million adult unpaid carers – because of a lack of alternative care options.
New dates for LGA annual conference
The LGA will hold its 2024 annual conference and exhibition in Harrogate from 22-24 October.
New digital transformation framework launched
Digital transformation in councils is set to be boosted by the launch of a new mission-driven framework to bolster efficiency, improve public services and connect residents.
Councils face £6.2bn funding gap
A new relationship between central and local government – providing long-term financial certainty and empowering councils – is the only way to solve the issues facing the country.