A terrible toll
As first was going to press, it was confirmed that more than 100,000 people across the country had died within 28 days of a COVID-19 test – just over a year since the first two official cases were recorded in the UK.
Covid-19
Piloting mass testing
We are all fed up with COVID-19. It has dominated our work, it’s all we talk about (let’s be honest, it’s the only thing to talk about), it’s disrupted all our lives, and changed the way we can live our lives.
Working together as Independents
As local lockdowns continue to be put in place, including the whole of Wales, we have again asked the Government to ensure local leaders are at the forefront of decision-making – something ministers have agreed and need to uphold.
Legal challenge on virtual council meetings
The LGA is supporting a legal challenge to a decision not to extend emergency legislation on virtual council meetings, calling it “extremely disappointing”.
Rising to the challenges of COVID-19
The past year has been like no other. The COVID-19 virus has taken a huge toll on our communities, with each death a terrible loss.
Lessons learned from COVID-19
As we approach the end of 2020, it is time to reflect on what we have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Testing, tiers and firebreaks
It has been another busy and challenging month for all the councillors and officers responding to the rise in COVID-19 infections across the country, and those involved in negotiations with the Government regarding local and regional restrictions and wider general support for councils.
A packed agenda for the year ahead
Happy new year! I hope everyone was able to take a break over the festive period.
Vital council role in rolling out vaccinations
After all that we endured in 2020, I hope that first readers managed to enjoy a well-deserved break during Christmas and are feeling refreshed and ready for the challenges that 2021 will no doubt bring.
Vaccination drive ‘too big for NHS to do alone’ – LGA
Millions more people could safely and swiftly be protected against coronavirus if councils are able to act shoulder-to-shoulder with the NHS in the distribution of vaccines, the LGA has said.