Local taxpayers ‘subsidising’ festivals
Local taxpayers are heavily subsidising some commercial events because of outdated licensing fees, the LGA has said.
Local taxpayers are heavily subsidising some commercial events because of outdated licensing fees, the LGA has said.
Trust is the missing ingredient in the Government’s plans for levelling up, according to Labour’s Lisa Nandy.
Ofsted-style inspections and unlimited fines for failing social housing landlords look set to be introduced in England under the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill, currently before Parliament.
The LGA has welcomed the appointment of new Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary Greg Clark, following the sacking of his predecessor Michael Gove by outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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People who draw on care and support are finding it increasingly hard to recruit and retain personal assistants (PAs), a recent survey has found.
An independent review has called for a ‘radical reset’ of children’s social care.
The LGA’s first in-person conference in three years, held in Harrogate in late June, attracted more than 1,900 delegates, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors.
Proposals include changes to how local services are governed and more powers for fire chiefs.
This year’s Innovation Zone was the ‘beating heart’ of the LGA’s annual conference.