Afghan resettlement funding announced
The Government has announced the funding councils will receive for resettling Afghan citizens in the UK and asked for more local authorities to “step up” and offer places.
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Cabinet reshuffle
Michael Gove MP has replaced Robert Jenrick MP as local government’s Secretary of State in a wide-ranging cabinet reshuffle, and has been put in charge of the Government’s levelling-up agenda.
£7bn fund to tackle city job losses
Half a million jobs in town and city centres are at risk because of the impact of the pandemic, as people continue to work from home, according to exclusive analysis commissioned by the LGA.
Pandemic ‘could boost’ rural and coastal areas
A rise in people ‘staycationing’, population movement away from urban areas and a greater focus on the green economy could all help deliver a £51 billion a year economic boost to rural areas.
Local leaders
One of the strengths of the LGA is that we are a membership organisation and member-led.
VirtualSignature automates the deed signing and sealing process
VirtualSignature.com’s technology has been specifically designed with the professional services sector in mind and has proved to be particularly beneficial to local authorities’ legal departments. By collaborating closely with clients, the company has been able to provide features and solutions that meet their specific needs; something not always available from its competitors
£5.4bn for adult social care reforms
Significant plans for the future of adult social care have been announced by the Government, including the introduction of a new health and social care levy.
Leisure services ‘key to nation’s health’
Investment in public sport and leisure services is key to levelling up the health of the nation, tackling health inequalities and supporting climate change targets, according to a new report supported by the LGA.
Booster jabs to counter winter infections
The Government has published its autumn and winter COVID-19 plan to help mitigate the potential risks of rising infection and hospitalisation rates over the coming months.