Councils ‘need more powers’ on school attendance
The LGA has reiterated calls for councils to be given powers to ensure that children who are missing school don’t slip through the net.
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New deal for private sector housing renters
An overhaul of housing laws aimed at improving the quality of housing and empowering renters to challenge poor landlords without fear of losing their homes has been announced by the Government.
Mapping an assurance framework for councils
The LGA has started discussions on an assurance framework for local government.
Supported housing ‘unregulated’
An increasing number of landlords are being allowed to profit by providing costly, sub-standard housing with little or no support, supervision or care for vulnerable residents, according to the National Audit Office.
Benefits support for those leaving Sudan
UK nationals who have left Sudan because of the violence there will be exempt from residency tests on arrival in the UK – meaning they will be able to access benefits, social housing and homelessness assistance.
Concerns raised over pollutants in household waste
The LGA has warned that tougher rules on disposing of items that contain persistent organic pollutants (POPs) could be expensive and difficult for councils.
Longer lorries rolled out on Britain’s roads
Longer lorries can now be used on Britain’s roads, in a move the Government says will grow the economy, boost productivity, slash road emissions and support supply chains.
Councils to retain right to buy receipts
Councils in England will be able to retain 100 per cent of receipts from the sale of homes through the Right to Buy (RTB) scheme for the next two years, the Government has announced.
Next steps on social care support are ‘disappointing’
The Government has set out a two-year plan for reform of the adult social care system in ‘Next steps to put people at the heart of care’.
Bullying allegations ‘at every fire and rescue service’
Bullying, harassment and discrimination allegations have been reported by staff in every fire and rescue service in England, an inspection report has found.