A virtual delight
The LGA’s annual conference kicks off online from 6-8 July, with a host of expert speakers from across local and national government, other public services, business and the third sector addressing more than 1,300 delegates.
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Dealing with empty shops
Councils can help steer their high streets and town centres towards more mixed-use futures.
Tackling domestic abuse
The LGA supports the creation of a statutory definition of domestic abuse, and the inclusion of economic abuse within this. We are also pleased to see that the new legislation will place the role of the domestic abuse commissioner on a statutory footing.
‘Align violence strategy and domestic abuse law’
The Government’s next Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy (VAWG) needs to align with other strategies and legislation, including the Domestic Abuse Bill.
Councils play lead role in vaccine rollout
Councils’ unstinting work to help meet the Government’s target of vaccinating the first four priority groups has earned the praise of a Cabinet minister.
The Budget 2021
Investment in our local services will be vital for national economic and social recovery.
Growing back better
The LGA has launched a support hub to help councils drive local economic growth.
The Queen’s Speech 2021
The Government has outlined its plans for homes, health and care, jobs, skills and the environment.
Digital making a difference
Two programmes supporting digital innovation in adult social care have produced a range of resources and tools for councils.