Getting finances on track
The Government’s funding package for councils offers some positive measures and recognises the pressures they are facing, but more is needed.
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What next for rough sleepers?
The time is ripe to make a once-in-a-lifetime change and end homelessness for good.
Managing cyber security risks
Cyber criminals will continue to attack councils and the vital public services they deliver.
Reflecting on recovery and renewal
The LGA has launched a new Remote Peer Support Offer to help councils with their vital work during the pandemic.
Employment and skills recovery
Councillors and their councils have the democratic mandate, expertise and local insights to change our communities for the better.
Leading the way
Councils have led the emergency response; we now need to be empowered to support the nation through the next phase.
The cost of coronavirus
Further funding and financial flexibilities are needed to avoid in-year cuts to vital local services during the pandemic.
Local solutions to national challenges
Councillors and their councils have the democratic mandate, expertise and local insights to change our communities for the better.
Code of conduct
The LGA is consulting on a revised model member code aimed at supporting councillors in the face of new challenges.
Speaking up for victims of domestic abuse
With so many of us confined to our homes during the coronavirus pandemic, domestic abuse helplines have, alarmingly, reported a significant increase in cases of domestic violence.