Billions needed to plug council funding gap
Councils will need billions in extra funding to address growing funding gaps, a new independent report finds.
The Editorial Team
Children’s care referrals fall during lockdown peak
The number of children referred to children’s social care services for support fell by almost a fifth during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown, according to LGA analysis.
Cash to help people self-isolate
Councils have been given powers to ensure pubs and restaurants take their customers’ contact details, and will administer new support funding for people on low incomes to help them self-isolate.
Oversubscription risk for secondary school places
New analysis by the LGA has revealed that up to a third of local areas in England risk being oversubscribed for secondary school places within five years, leaving almost 80,000 young people and their families at risk of missing out on a place.
Chairing remote meetings
While many of the principles of running good face-to-face council meetings apply to remote meetings, chairing in a virtual world does present some additional challenges.
Evidence and influence
The LGA is raising key local government concerns with parliamentarians ahead of major decisions affecting the sector.
Black History Month
Events celebrating the contribution and achievements of black people are going online, as councils and the LGA look to improve their own diversity.
Attacks on firefighters up 66%
Tougher sentences are needed to help tackle a rise in attacks on fire crews, the LGA has said.
Call for sports recovery fund
Leaders from more than 100 sport and physical activity bodies have sent a letter to the Prime Minister requesting an urgent support package for the sector – or risk fuelling physical inactivity and related illnesses for a generation.
‘Ensure care workers get flu jab’
Councils are being urged to make sure their health and social care colleagues get their free flu vaccination this year, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.