More answers needed on social care reform
There seems to be consensus across local government that the Prime Minister’s announcement on social care funding and reform still leaves a lot to be desired.
A bigger and more expensive care system
A series of successful hybrid meetings have started the new political year at the LGA, with leading members exploring key issues facing councils.
Improving digital citizenship
Social media has become an important public space, where councillors share political information and engage with other councillors, officers and residents.
Party conference season
The LGA is making the case for local leadership to address national challenges.
Serious child harm cases up nearly a fifth
The number of incidents reported by councils of children being harmed rose by almost a fifth in the past year, according to new figures.
Nine in 10 residents support increased biodiversity
Ninety-four per cent of residents polled by the LGA want to see increased biodiversity in their area, including the planting of trees and protection of green spaces.
Personalities and parties
As if to emphasise that local elections are about personalities as much as parties, former councillors played a notable role in three recent contests.
‘Extend incentives for apprenticeships’
The LGA is calling for financial incentives to help employers create apprenticeship programmes to be extended beyond the end of the furlough scheme.
Violence against women and girls
The Government has promised more support for victims and survivors.