LGA: no abuse at elections
The LGA has joined forces with the Jo Cox Foundation to call for people to show respect and civility towards candidates standing in, and officers running, the local elections.
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LGA: Government should reverse cuts to active travel
The Government has reduced funding for active travel projects to local councils by nearly £200 million.
Councils ‘remain male-dominated’
New analysis from the Fawcett Society and Democracy Club shows that 95 per cent of local authorities across the UK remain male-dominated.
‘Overhaul safeguarding to protect children’
A national review has called for a major overhaul of essential safeguards to protect children with disabilities from abuse at children’s homes.
ICSs ‘should focus on health promotion’
An independent review of integrated care systems (ICS) has called for a shift in focus and resources from treating illness to promoting health.
Short-term and holiday lets – consultation
A consultation published in April will look at new rules to give communities greater control over short-term holiday lets while supporting the tourism sector.
Support to find settled housing for Afghans
Afghans living in temporary accommodation in the UK under the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) and Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) will receive additional support to find settled accommodation.
Action plan for dealing with antisocial behaviour
New measures have been announced by the Government to tackle antisocial behaviour, including introducing increased fines for fly-tipping, littering and graffiti.
Senior ministers at LGA conference
Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, and Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, are among the headline speakers confirmed so far for the LGA’s annual conference in Bournemouth in July.
Cost of living a ‘second health emergency’
Local health chiefs are warning that the increase in costs of essential food items and energy has created a ‘second health emergency’ after the COVID-19 pandemic.