The Editorial Team
New renters’ protection plan announced
The Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, has announced a series of measures to protect renters and improve housing standards.
Falling smoking rates ‘testament’ to councils’ efforts
New figures show that around six million people aged 18 and over (11.9 per cent) smoked cigarettes in the UK in 2023 – the lowest proportion of current smokers since records began in 2011.
Youth services ‘under threat’
The LGA has warned that youth services are “under threat” without fresh investment in local grass-roots provision for young people.
Better information sharing needed to tackle ASB
Incidents of antisocial behaviour (ASB) are taking longer to tackle because of inconsistent and insufficient information sharing between agencies, a new survey of councils has found.
Call for urgent reform of council funding
An outdated and complex funding model is hindering councils’ ability to plan effectively and meet the growing needs of their communities, according to a new report.