Support needed for coastal clean-up
Hundreds of historic coastal landfill sites are at risk of polluting Britain’s beaches and waterways.
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‘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.
Local audit ‘in crisis’
Local auditors gave opinions on only 12 per cent of local government bodies’ 2021/22 financial statements by the statutory deadline, according to a report from the National Audit Office.
New waste deposit scheme announced
The amount of waste produced in the UK needs to be reduced, the LGA has said, in response to a government announcement on deposit return schemes.
Warning sounded over health visitor shortages
Councils are warning of growing shortages in the number of local health visitors, in response to a report by the Institute of Health Visiting.
‘Complacency’ on creative industries
Government complacency risks undermining the UK’s creative industries in the face of increased competition and technological change, according to Peers.
Careers boost for young people
Primary school pupils will benefit from a new careers programme to encourage them to think about future jobs early, while nurturing aspirations and challenging stereotypes.
Safeguarding concerns in out-of-school settings
The LGA is calling for tougher powers for councils to oversee and regulate ‘out-of-school’ settings, including being able to shut down illegal schools.
Funding to rise but ‘challenges remain’
Government proposals to increase local government core spending power by 9.2 per cent in 2023/24 will help councils manage inflationary and other cost pressures, the LGA has said.