Prevention is better than cure
The Household Support Fund was a lifeline to councils and their communities when it was first introduced in October 2021.
Covid-19
Councils ‘vital’ to response to covid inquiry
COVID-19 caused unnecessary deaths and economic costs because of significant flaws in the UK’s pandemic planning, according to the first report of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, led by Baroness Hallett.
COVID-19 booster programme to start sooner
The Government has announced that the COVID-19 winter booster programme will be moved forward because of concerns around a new variant, BA.2.86.
COVID-19: government ‘didn’t trust councils’
Central government was “not always willing to share information with local partners” and occasionally showed a “lack of trust” in councils, the Covid-19 Inquiry has heard.
Covid hospitalisations ‘rising’
The Government’s chief medical officer has warned that hospitalisations will continue to rise into early April.
‘Continue local outbreak funding’ – LGA
The LGA has called for an extension in outbreak management funding following the Government’s announcement of its ‘Living with covid’ strategy.
Living with covid
The requirement for people who test positive for COVID-19 to self-isolate has ended, with people expected to take personal responsibility if they may have the virus, as part of government plans to phase out all legal restrictions in England over the coming weeks.
Thinking beyond the pandemic
With the publication of ‘Levelling up the UK’ and its 12 quantifiable ‘missions’, which are to be achieved by 2030, we can now fully explain to the communities and people that we represent exactly what this agenda means for them.
Covid restrictions lifted as Omicron peak passes
Face coverings and Covid passes are no longer legally required in England, after the relaxation of Plan B rules came into effect in late January.
COVID restrictions lifted as Omicron peak passes
Face coverings and COVID passes are no longer legally required in England, after the relaxation of Plan B rules came into effect in late January.