Evaluating the health effects of urban development
Poor-quality urban environments have substantial impacts on public and planetary health – something of which local planners and public health teams will be well aware.
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Public health prevents ill health
Councils in England are pleased to have at long last received their public health grant.
Tougher rules needed to tackle underage vape sales
The LGA has called for strict new measures to regulate the display and marketing of vaping products in the same way as tobacco, to crack down on a rise in stores selling to children.
£421m for drug and alcohol treatment services
The Government has announced £421 million of funding to support council-commissioned drug and alcohol treatment services for the next two years.
Councils’ role in preventing radicalisation
A “broad and joined-up approach” is required to stop terrorism, the LGA has said, following a review of Prevent, a programme designed to stop people from being radicalised.
Public health in local government
Good practice from councils shows the potential for reducing health inequalities – if properly resourced.
‘Raise minimum smoking age’, says review
The minimum age for buying cigarettes should be raised by one year annually until no-one is able to take up smoking in England, an independent review into smoking has recommended.
Illegal tobacco sales exacerbating health inequalities
Smokers could increasingly turn to illicit tobacco, which can be sold for as little as half market price, to cut costs, the LGA has warned.
Shopping for health
Putting public health services at the heart of local communities can also help revive high streets.
