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Cost of living a ‘second health emergency’

Local health chiefs are warning that the increase in costs of essential food items and energy has created a ‘second health emergency’ after the COVID-19 pandemic.

LGA is a ‘strong organisation’

by The Editorial Team

The LGA remains a ‘strong organisation’ that has continued to improve since its last corporate peer challenge in 2015, according to a cross-party political and officer team.

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River pollution ‘blocking 20,000 new homes’

by The Editorial Team

Urgent action and funding are needed to address river pollution and low water levels so 20,000 new homes left in limbo can be built, the LGA has warned.

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Spring Budget 2023

by The Editorial Team

The Government has set out its spending priorities.

Closing the gaps

by Councillor Kevin Bentley and Mayor Marvin Rees

Levelling up requires a reinvention of the relationship between national, local and community governance.

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Helping nature recover

by Krista Patrick

Councils have a key role to play in increasing local biodiversity.

Democracy threatened by abuse of politicians

by Su Moore

At The Jo Cox Foundation, we believe that abuse and intimidation of elected politicians is one of the biggest threats to democracy in the UK.

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Making buildings safer

by Peter Baker

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is working closely with local authority building control and fire and rescue services to deliver the new building safety regime in England.