Rural prosperity requires fair funding
Recent Budget announcements have left many in rural areas feeling overlooked.
The power of accurate addressing
At the LGA’s annual conference in October, GeoPlace was joined by Nottingham City Council in the Innovation Zone, to demonstrate the immense value that data on addresses can bring to local government.
Improving educational outcomes for care leavers
Young people with care backgrounds are a priority group for targeted support to increase their access to further and higher education.
Addressing health inequalities to tackle STIs
The rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a major and increasing public health concern.
Investing in prevention
The Government’s finance policy statement, published in late November, outlined its intentions for the provisional local government finance settlement for 2025/26.
Councils let down by funding system
The local government funding reforms announced on 28 November are welcome.