Health inequalities and dementia
Inequalities in health services, employment, housing and many other issues are having a detrimental impact on the health and wellbeing of minority ethnic people.
The Budget 2021
Investment in our local services will be vital for national economic and social recovery.
Growing back better
The LGA has launched a support hub to help councils drive local economic growth.
Leaseholders ‘protected’ from cladding costs
The Government has announced a package of measures to protect leaseholders from the cost of removing unsafe ACM cladding from buildings.
Good governance of commercial activities
With pressures from COVID-19, changes to official investment guidance and some recent negative media reports regarding council commercial activity, there is a risk that local authorities may reduce innovation and commercial approaches.
The Queen’s Speech 2021
The Government has outlined its plans for homes, health and care, jobs, skills and the environment.
Digital making a difference
Two programmes supporting digital innovation in adult social care have produced a range of resources and tools for councils.
Putting people before politics
It has continued to be an incredibly busy time for our members as elections loom.
Public health reforms
A better future for public health is possible, with local government at its heart.
