Tax loophole on second homes closed
Owners of second homes who abuse a tax loophole by claiming their often-empty properties are holiday lets will be forced to pay, under tough new measures announced by the Government
‘Slow pace’ on superfast broadband rollout
A report by the cross-party Public Accounts Committee has criticised the slow pace of the Government’s ‘Project Gigabit’, designed to accelerate the speed of the superfast gigabit broadband rollout across the country.
Support for duty to protect public spaces
Stronger measures to help protect public places from the threat of attack look set to go ahead, following a government consultation.
Lords report calls for action on housing crisis
The Lords Built Environment Committee has called on the Government to address barriers to building much-needed new homes.
Funding for expert advice on housing
Thirty projects are to receive up to £25,000 each to help 90 councils overcome housing challenges in their local areas.
Improving building safety
Leaseholders will have more protection from costly remediation bills.
Leadership talent
The LGA’s Local Government Challenge is looking for the council superstars of the future.
Empowering girls on domestic abuse
Domestic abuse is an epidemic – one that young people experience disproportionately, despite a common misconception that it only affects adults who live together.
Representative of our communities
The LGA has commissioned new research to help inform its Be a Councillor campaign