Guidance for children in care
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has urged councils to scrutinise services for children in care.
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Funding boost for homelessness
Extra funding has been announced by the Chancellor in the Spending Review to help councils support people at risk of homelessness and rough sleeping during COVID-19.
Queen’s Speech ‘levels up’ but not on social care
The Government has put forward its new legislative programme, with a wide range of measures set out in the Queen’s Speech to Parliament including around planning, jobs and skills, health and care reform, environment, climate change and building safety.
Primary school applications fall
Nearly all councils in England have reported a fall in applications for primary school places, according to a survey by the Press Association.
Government launches new bus strategy
The Prime Minster has launched a new £3 billion Bus Strategy aimed at tackling the fragmented bus service market and reforming the fare system.
Forget what you think you know
The LGA’s new podcasts shine a light on the work of councils as they tackle societal issues such as housing supply and homelessness.
Schools closed and exams dropped
The LGA has praised the work of school leaders and councils in switching overnight to remote learning for pupils, after the latest lockdown was announced on 4 January.
The finance settlement 2021
A funding increase for councils will be dependent on them increasing council tax bills.
New charter for social housing tenants
A new charter giving social housing tenants in England a greater voice and making landlords more accountable has been announced by the Government.