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Acting on climate change

Empowering councils to act locally would halve the cost of delivering net zero nationally.

The Government has plans for 21 bills, including five on law and order.

A new report aims to help bring vacant properties back into use.

Calls to ease budget pressures in children’s services and adult social care ignored.

Local support is effective in helping more people into work.

A social care workforce that reflects our communities will serve them better.

The LGA’s member peers are a key part of our improvement offer.

Injecting new talent into local government.

Releasing land and property for regeneration and new homes for 10 years.