Homelessness services ‘at breaking point’
More than two-thirds of council homelessness services in England spent more than they planned to on support last year.
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New building safety measures announced
The building height at which sprinklers are required and combustible materials are banned is set to be lowered, the Government has announced.
Improving children’s mental health
New research sets out the challenges of delivering better outcomes for children and young people – and how councils can mitigate these by acting early to resolve issues before they escalate.
Business rates, reliefs and retention
The business rates review must take into account how the tax helps fund local services.
Inspectors call for fire reforms
Proposed changes to governance could confuse the democratic accountability of local fire services.
Levelling up
Council services such as housing and public spaces are key to reducing health inequalities.