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Cllr Craig Browne, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice North Staffordshire, speaking from a podium.

Residents still facing hardship, warns charity

Some people have faced significant hardship over the past few years because of the cost-of-living crisis – and things are getting worse, according to Citizens Advice.

National recruitment campaign launched

by The Editorial Team

People wanting to work in local government and make a direct impact on local residents’ lives have the chance to find out more with the launch of a new national recruitment campaign.

Local government backs ambitions for smoke-free generation

by The Editorial Team

The Government has introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Parliament, pledging to create a smoke-free generation, phasing out the sale of tobacco products to anyone aged 15 or younger this year.

Councils warn against funding reductions

by The Editorial Team

Further reductions to council funding would be “disastrous”, the LGA has warned in a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her first Budget on 30 October.

two children, a black boy and a white girl, sitting opposite each other with their back turned and in a sad position

LGA calls for emergency funding for vulnerable children

by The Editorial Team

Child protection investigations have hit a record high, with numbers amounting to more than 600 a day on average, the LGA has warned.

a carer talking to an elderly woman sitting on a wheelchair

Supported housing ‘could save millions’

by The Editorial Team

Providing supported housing for older people and those with learning disabilities or mental health needs could lead to major savings for the public sector, the LGA has said.

‘Boost local growth by extending UKSPF’

by The Editorial Team

Vital funding used to boost inclusive economic growth should be extended by a year to avoid a cliff edge in support for local projects, the LGA has urged.