Despite the unprecedented challenges the country has faced over the past year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 is still very present in the memories of people living and working in social housing.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and worsened the socio-economic problems that uniquely affect our coastal communities.
MPs have called on the Government to counter rising unemployment by creating green jobs and focusing investment in energy efficiency, the circular economy, climate adaptation and nature recovery.
The LGA has been helping councils find the expertise they need to tackle local housing challenges.
The number of rough sleepers accommodated during the ‘Everyone in’ initiative over several months “far exceeds” the number recorded in the Government’s annual national snapshot of the rough sleeper population, according to a report by the National Audit Office (NAO).
Thousands of families rely on universal credit to pay for day-to-day essentials including food, clothing and utilities.
Democracy, decision-making and good governance are strengthened when councillors reflect the people they seek to serve and represent.
School closures during the first national lockdown left local authorities with a “legacy of abuse and neglect” to respond to.
Last month’s provisional finance settlement has been published – and sees new funding for adult and children’s social care.
The national census provides crucial data that helps inform the work of local authorities, and councillors have a key role to play in encouraging residents to take part.