Housing standards letter sent to councils
All local authorities have been asked to review housing conditions in their area, following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak as a result of mould in his family home.
Celebrating towns and driving growth across the UK
The Visa mission and ambition for supporting local economies to prosper comes together in our Let’s Celebrate Towns competition, celebrating the hundreds of towns helping local businesses and communities to thrive. Enter now for your town’s chance to win £20,000 and business support.
Cutting community courses ‘could leave job vacancies unfilled’
Future teachers, carers and nurses could be held back from realising their potential if proposed cuts to community learning courses go ahead, the LGA has warned.
Tackling abuse against councillors
The LGA has produced a new toolkit as part of its Debate Not Hate campaign.
Supporting the social care workforce
The Care Quality Commission looks at the challenges facing provides and employers.
The critical lack of affordable homes
North Yorkshire can lay claim to being one of the most desirable places to live in the country, from its rolling Dales to the bleak beauty of its moorlands and the breathtaking coastal scenery.
Turnovers, defeats and split decisions
Sixteen of the latest batch of 33 councillor vacancies (48 per cent) saw a seat change hands.
Sexual health services ‘at breaking point’
Local sexual health services are at breaking point as attendance has skyrocketed while funding has reduced, a new LGA report has warned.
