Health inequalities exacerbated by pandemic
COVID-19 has created a ‘perfect storm’ of existing inequality and disease, leading to higher rates of coronavirus infections and death among the most disadvantaged people, the LGA has warned.
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Thousands spend summer holidays in temporary accommodation
Enough children to fill more than 4,500 classrooms spent the summer holidays in temporary accommodation, latest figures show.
£1.6bn for new disability strategy
More accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects are among the proposals in the Government’s new ‘National disability strategy’, which reflects the experiences of disabled people across the UK.
‘Multi-agency approach needed to beat crime’
The Government’s ‘Beating crime plan’ needs to go beyond the role of the police and ensure a multi-agency approach with a stronger focus on early intervention and prevention, the LGA has said.
£338 million for walking and cycling
The Government has announced a £338 million investment in walking and cycling, as well as changes to the Highway Code to give greater protections to non-car users on the road.
‘Increase fly-tipping fines’
Fines for fly-tipping must be increased significantly, as current sentences handed down fail to match the severity of the offence committed.
‘Invest in grassroots sport to capture Olympic legacy’
The legacy of Team GB’s success during this summer’s Tokyo Olympics risks being lost without further investment in grassroots and community sport facilities, the LGA has warned.
Residents ‘want a say on new homes’
New polling by the LGA has found that eight in 10 residents want to be able to have a say on all new homes built in their local community.
Self-isolation exemptions for critical workers
Fully vaccinated critical workers – including in local government – will be able to leave Covid-related self-isolation to go to work in exceptional circumstances, under new plans to prevent serious disruption to vital public services.
Social care reforms delayed
As first was going to press, it was reported that a Government announcement on adult social care would be delayed until the autumn, despite ministers apparently reaching an agreement to fund reforms by raising national insurance.