Ahead of the Government’s much-anticipated review of the support provided to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the LGA has commissioned research into the huge rise in legal disputes and tribunal hearings since the SEND reforms of 2014.
New jobs and skills training vital to levelling up the country are at risk of delay or being lost altogether because of a looming funding gap when existing European cash runs out.
Councils are facing a staffing crisis in children’s social care, with the number of children and family social workers quitting their jobs at a five-year high, potentially putting thousands of young people at risk.
The Government should cut value added tax on the sale of vaping products to help people to stop smoking.
From fly-tipping to homelessness, LG Inform – the LGA’s free data benchmarking tool – can help councils compare and improve services.
The LGA has welcomed an additional £500 million for councils to help vulnerable households with rising living costs, but warned that a long-term solution is needed to prevent poverty.
The Government is underestimating the costs of its adult social care reforms by at least £854 million a year.
Ground-breaking new research shows councillors lead the way in working with charities, but they want to build stronger relationships.
West Midlands councils are working together on an ambitious initiative to tackle skills shortages.
