‘Inflationary storm’ adds to £4bn funding gap
Councils in England face a funding gap of £4 billion over the next two years – a £1 billion increase since the LGA’s initial analysis in July.
Councils in England face a funding gap of £4 billion over the next two years – a £1 billion increase since the LGA’s initial analysis in July.
Nearly nine million people who are economically inactive risk being left out of work for even longer, because of a complex patchwork of national schemes that fail to directly address their needs, the LGA has warned.
LGA Chief Executive Mark Lloyd CBE has left the organisation after eight years in the role.
Children’s services are continuing to deliver improvements and sustain strong performance, according to a new report commissioned by the LGA.
The LGA’s weekender events for black, Asian and minority ethnic councillors go from strength to strength.
It has been clear over the past few weeks that we are preparing for a General Election.
We’re all passionate about wanting the best for the people we represent. It’s also in our interests for neighbouring authorities to thrive, because, collectively, we all benefit.
Labour’s victory in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West parliamentary by-election ensures that the imminent contests in Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth will be examined for further evidence of a resurgence.