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Housebuilding targets and planning reforms
Developers who sit on planning permissions will be penalised.
Next generation
The LGA is relaunching its annual challenge to find the sector’s top executive talent.
Tackling abuse against councillors
The LGA has produced a new toolkit as part of its Debate Not Hate campaign.
Supporting the social care workforce
The Care Quality Commission looks at the challenges facing provides and employers.
Green jobs
Councils need a skilled workforce to deliver climate change commitments and sustainable local growth.
Delivering place-based adult skills
All councils should be empowered to coordinate adult education and skills in their areas.
The Autumn Statement
The 2022 Autumn Statement confirmed that budgets for each central government department will be maintained at least in line with those set in the 2021 Spending Review.