Rising demand for mental health services
Millions of people with mental health needs are still not accessing services, with some facing lengthy waits for treatment, says a recent report from the National Audit Office.
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Councils’ role in preventing radicalisation
A “broad and joined-up approach” is required to stop terrorism, the LGA has said, following a review of Prevent, a programme designed to stop people from being radicalised.
Funding for active travel
Councils can apply for a share of £200 million to help improve walking, wheeling and cycling in their areas.
Government ‘must engage with councils’ on care
Small allocations of funding and placing blame on social care are not the solution to tackling delays in discharging patients from hospitals, according to local government leaders.
‘Workforce crisis adding to service pressures’ – LGA
A workforce crisis is threatening vital local services, with more than nine in 10 councils experiencing staff recruitment and retention difficulties, an LGA survey has revealed.
Call for ministers to ‘recommit’ to sugar levy
Councils are calling for the Government to recommit to the sugar levy, after the University of Cambridge published one of the first long-term studies into its effectiveness.
Levelling up funding ‘should be evidence-led’
More than 100 communities have been awarded a share of £2.1 billion from the second round of the Government’s flagship Levelling Up Fund.
Support needed for coastal clean-up
Hundreds of historic coastal landfill sites are at risk of polluting Britain’s beaches and waterways.
‘Make household support permanent’
The Government should make the Household Support Fund permanent and more flexible so councils can help residents in the greatest need, the LGA has said.
Pools and leisure centres ‘at risk’
Public leisure centres and swimming pools could close after missing out on additional support towards energy costs, the LGA has warned.