Swings and competitions
These latest by-elections, which include some county contests held on 4 May, largely support the general pattern of voting seen in the main local elections.
Sexual health services ‘at breaking point’
Increased demand at the same time as historic reductions to local public health budgets are putting sexual health services at risk of a breaking point, the LGA has warned.
Pressures remain on adult social care
More adult social care is being delivered in England, but it is not keeping pace with increased needs, according to a new survey from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS).
Councils sound alarm on local climate threats
Risks to people’s health from heatwaves is the greatest priority climate concern for councils, according to a new LGA survey on local climate preparedness.
Call to increase ill-health prevention spending rejected
The Government has rejected calls to increase the proportion of funding spent on preventing ill-health – a decision described as “disappointing” by the LGA.
‘Restore £200m cut in active travel budgets’ – LGA
The LGA has called for active travel funding to be restored to councils, in response to a report that found funding uncertainty has held back ambitions in this area.
Pay rise funded for councils’ NHS staff
Staff working for the NHS in council-commissioned community health services are due to have their pay rise funded by government, it has been announced.
Funding for resettling new arrivals
The Government has launched a second round of funding for councils to help resettle new arrivals to the UK and reduce the risk of homelessness.
Protections for renters
The long-awaited Renters (Reform) Bill has been introduced to Parliament, almost a year after the publication of the Government’s ‘A fairer private rented sector’ White Paper.