Mental health is ‘biggest issue’ for children
Mental health is the “biggest issue” facing children during the pandemic, the Children’s Commissioner for England has said.
LGA call to ‘build back local’
Councils face average extra annual cost pressures of £2.5 billion to maintain services at current levels, LGA analysis has found.
Jenrick calls for 10-year plans
A three-year spending review is “long overdue” and something local government “desperately needs”, according to Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick.
Public services ‘need to engage with technology’
The pandemic has triggered a rapid acceleration in the use of technology, but also highlighted pre-existing inequalities in access to IT, the co-founder of dot.com business Last Minute told the LGA’s annual conference.
Planning proposals under fire
Opposition leaders have criticised the Government’s proposed planning reforms, calling them a “developers’ charter” and “wrong-headed”.
Day for councils at COP26
Local government will be able to showcase its work on climate change during a dedicated cities, regions and built environment day at the UN Climate Conference (COP26) in Glasgow in November.
Care workers on the frontline
Action is needed on pay, conditions and training to support the people providing vital care services.
Building back better
Throughout the pandemic, local government has demonstrated the value of local leadership and stepped up and delivered for our communities when it mattered.
An academy for local leaders
The LGA’s flagship political leadership programme is celebrating its 200th course.