Offering sanctuary to those in need
Like everyone, I have been horrified at the scenes from Afghanistan in recent weeks and months.
Actions speak louder than words
Passing a motion and declaring a climate emergency is one thing; doing something practical that makes a difference to the communities we serve is something else.
Voluntary sector support keeps us safe
It has been a summer break we needed, but in the shadow of dreadful disasters in Haiti and Greece, and terror and sadness in Afghanistan.
Building safety and health care integration
The Building Safety Bill and the Health and Care Bill will be two of the LGA’s legislative priorities in the autumn, when Parliament returns from recess in early September.
‘Increase fly-tipping fines’
Fines for fly-tipping must be increased significantly, as current sentences handed down fail to match the severity of the offence committed.
‘Invest in grassroots sport to capture Olympic legacy’
The legacy of Team GB’s success during this summer’s Tokyo Olympics risks being lost without further investment in grassroots and community sport facilities, the LGA has warned.
Residents ‘want a say on new homes’
New polling by the LGA has found that eight in 10 residents want to be able to have a say on all new homes built in their local community.
Self-isolation exemptions for critical workers
Fully vaccinated critical workers – including in local government – will be able to leave Covid-related self-isolation to go to work in exceptional circumstances, under new plans to prevent serious disruption to vital public services.
Social care reforms delayed
As first was going to press, it was reported that a Government announcement on adult social care would be delayed until the autumn, despite ministers apparently reaching an agreement to fund reforms by raising national insurance.
Putting people first
If we build back local, we can put people at the heart of a new, reformed approach to social care.