New strategy ‘to end homelessness’
The UK Government has published its long-awaited National Plan to End Homelessness, setting out a long-term, cross-government strategy to make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring in England.
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Protections for workers ‘must be funded’
The cost to councils of implementing new employment reforms must be matched by new funding or public money could be diverted from vital local services, the LGA has warned.
LGA restructure ‘to empower local leadership’
As first was going to press, the LGA was launching a consultation with staff on restructuring the organisation.
Child poverty strategy published
The Government’s new UK-wide ‘Tackling Child Poverty’ strategy aims to lift more than half a million children out of poverty through measures including expanding childcare for families on Universal Credit, cost savings on baby formula, and ending the long-term placement of families in B&B accommodation.
Autumn Budget 2025
November’s Autumn Budget included several proposals impacting on councils and their communities.
How procurement can drive stronger local services and communities
The UK’s local government sector can free up much-needed cash by tackling the way it buys everyday items used in the world of work – meaning more time for staff and better value for local communities
Budget ‘doesn’t address pressures on council finances’
Local government finances remain “under severe pressure”, the LGA has warned, after last week’s Budget failed to provide significant increased funding.
Government ‘to fund SEND’
The Government has pledged to fund the full cost of provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from 2028/29.