National welcome for new councillors
The LGA is hosting a virtual national welcome event for newly elected councillors on 20 June, following May’s local elections.
The LGA is hosting a virtual national welcome event for newly elected councillors on 20 June, following May’s local elections.
The Government has set out its plans to drive local growth and empower local leaders to regenerate their areas, in a Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill.
Private sector renters and social housing tenants will enjoy additional protections as a result of new legislation proposed in the Queen’s Speech.
The Government has announced that it will not be implementing ‘personal emergency evacuation plans’ (PEEPs) to ensure disabled residents can evacuate residential buildings in the event of a fire.
The UK’s regulatory bodies are facing workforce shortages because of a significant increase in responsibilities as a result of the country leaving the EU, the National Audit Office has warned.
The LGA Annual Conference and Exhibition is an opportunity to focus on the issues that matter most to local communities.
The LGA’s graduate development programme for councils is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
The LGA has welcomed updated government guidance for councils on the Homes for Ukraine scheme, and continues to work proactively with ministers to address councils’ concerns about support for new arrivals.
The Government has published local allocations for its long-awaited UK Shared Prosperity Fund and new ‘Multiply’ fund.
Government funding for council-commissioned weight management services will not be renewed in the current financial year, councils have been told.