Afghan resettlement funding announced
The Government has announced the funding councils will receive for resettling Afghan citizens in the UK and asked for more local authorities to “step up” and offer places.
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Cabinet reshuffle
Michael Gove MP has replaced Robert Jenrick MP as local government’s Secretary of State in a wide-ranging cabinet reshuffle, and has been put in charge of the Government’s levelling-up agenda.
£7bn fund to tackle city job losses
Half a million jobs in town and city centres are at risk because of the impact of the pandemic, as people continue to work from home, according to exclusive analysis commissioned by the LGA.
Pandemic ‘could boost’ rural and coastal areas
A rise in people ‘staycationing’, population movement away from urban areas and a greater focus on the green economy could all help deliver a £51 billion a year economic boost to rural areas.
£5.4bn for adult social care reforms
Significant plans for the future of adult social care have been announced by the Government, including the introduction of a new health and social care levy.
Leisure services ‘key to nation’s health’
Investment in public sport and leisure services is key to levelling up the health of the nation, tackling health inequalities and supporting climate change targets, according to a new report supported by the LGA.
Booster jabs to counter winter infections
The Government has published its autumn and winter COVID-19 plan to help mitigate the potential risks of rising infection and hospitalisation rates over the coming months.
‘Tax landlords to pay for social care’
Extra funding for social care could have been raised through taxing landlords, Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer MP has said.
Taking advantage of international trade
The LGA has published guidance to help councils support their local businesses to take advantage of new and emerging export opportunities across the globe.
Sector support for rough sleepers
Long-term funding, improved access to social housing and clarity of guidance for rough sleepers with no recourse to public funds are among the improvements councils want to see to support for rough sleepers.