Flying the flag of democracy
Welcome to all new councillors, and well done to those who were re-elected!
Councils ‘ready to welcome Ukrainians’
As first was going to press, the LGA was continuing to work closely with the Government and partners to ensure support for new arrivals from Ukraine is put in place quickly and at scale, and that families are kept safe.
Better guidance needed on Ukrainian arrivals
The LGA has welcomed updated government guidance for councils on the Homes for Ukraine scheme, and continues to work proactively with ministers to address councils’ concerns about support for new arrivals.
‘Exhausted’ public health staff battling rising covid rates
Councils and directors of public health have called for an urgent extension of local outbreak management funding because of rising rates of COVID-19.
Making work local
Councils can improve jobs and skills outcomes for less if given the powers to coordinate local provision.
‘Debate, don’t hate’ call for local elections
The LGA is urging people to engage in positive, constructive debates ahead of the upcoming local elections.
Leisure provision that’s fit for purpose
The extension of Denbighshire Leisure’s UK Leisure Framework, with Alliance Leisure continuing as Lead Development Contractor, will help local authorities deliver schemes that meet local needs.
Biodiversity net gain – why bother?
Enhancing biodiversity through the planning system creates a range of benefits for local communities.
Culture matters
Local libraries, museums, festivals and the arts have never been more important as we recover from the pandemic.