An influence for good
More than 100 councillors attended the annual LGA Independent Group Conference and delayed annual general meeting in November.
A future for bus services?
The LGA has commissioned new research on the future of public transport after COVID-19.
Funding boost for homelessness
Extra funding has been announced by the Chancellor in the Spending Review to help councils support people at risk of homelessness and rough sleeping during COVID-19.
Streamlining procurement
Councils want to harness their spending power to get greater social value from public contracts
Queen’s Speech ‘levels up’ but not on social care
The Government has put forward its new legislative programme, with a wide range of measures set out in the Queen’s Speech to Parliament including around planning, jobs and skills, health and care reform, environment, climate change and building safety.
Primary school applications fall
Nearly all councils in England have reported a fall in applications for primary school places, according to a survey by the Press Association.
Government launches new bus strategy
The Prime Minster has launched a new £3 billion Bus Strategy aimed at tackling the fragmented bus service market and reforming the fare system.
Youth unemployment
Councils continue to play a key role in supporting young people and employers with jobs and training during the pandemic.
Certainty and resources to plan ahead
The final local government finance settlement for 2021/22, which was laid before Parliament in February, confirmed that councils will receive a share of £51.3 billion in funding (a 4.6 per cent increase in cash terms).
