Residents ‘want a say on new homes’
New polling by the LGA has found that eight in 10 residents want to be able to have a say on all new homes built in their local community.
In the latest issue:
Self-isolation exemptions for critical workers
Fully vaccinated critical workers – including in local government – will be able to leave Covid-related self-isolation to go to work in exceptional circumstances, under new plans to prevent serious disruption to vital public services.
Social care reforms delayed
As first was going to press, it was reported that a Government announcement on adult social care would be delayed until the autumn, despite ministers apparently reaching an agreement to fund reforms by raising national insurance.
Putting people first
If we build back local, we can put people at the heart of a new, reformed approach to social care.
A child-centred recovery
A cross-government strategy is needed to ensure children and young people can thrive, no matter where they are from.
Help for healthy young minds
Councils have a range of duties and responsibilities to promote the health and wellbeing of young people in their area.
Celebrating Pride
I represent a ward with a rich LGBT+ history, from the Bloomsbury Group living in its squares to the Gay’s the Word bookshop.
County devo deals to help level up
New ‘county deals’ will help devolve power to local communities beyond England’s biggest cities, the Prime Minister has said in a keynote speech on the Government’s ‘levelling up’ agenda.
Salvaging some pride
Congratulations to Labour’s Jake Bonetta, aged just 18 years, who achieved a famous victory in East Devon’s Honiton St Michael’s ward. In so doing, he salvaged some pride for his party.
Our homes are not ready for climate change
The UK is already seeing more frequent and intense weather extremes because of climate change.