Making buildings safer
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is working closely with local authority building control and fire and rescue services to deliver the new building safety regime in England.
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Planning for the future
When I knew that I was joining the Planning Inspectorate, I spoke to people across the planning system to get a sense of what I could expect. I was overwhelmed by the respect with which the organisation is held.
Embedding ethics in organisational culture
The Nolan principles of public life – honesty, integrity, objectivity, selflessness, openness, accountability and leadership – are the benchmark for ethical behaviour, underpinning codes of conduct across the public sector, including in local government.
Cost of living support for young people
Our practical new resource aims to assist youth workers, social workers and other allied professionals in helping young people understand the cost-of-living crisis.
Lend a hand
The Big Help Out on 8 May – part of the coronation weekend celebrations – is a day to celebrate and strengthen volunteering locally and across the nation.
Evaluating the health effects of urban development
Poor-quality urban environments have substantial impacts on public and planetary health – something of which local planners and public health teams will be well aware.
Public health prevents ill health
Councils in England are pleased to have at long last received their public health grant.
Key Budget wins for local government
In advance of May’s local elections, local government secured key wins in last month’s Budget, with many of these resulting from continuous lobbying by the LGA and Conservative councillors over recent months. In 2019, our party committed to delivering devolution to people and places across the UK.
Nothing in the Budget for important public services
Due to the revolving door of Chancellors in 2022, Jeremy Hunt’s Budget was the first in 18 months.
‘Close the door behind you’, LEPs told
We had some doubts about the abolition of regional development agencies by the then Coalition Government, which led to the creation of local enterprise partnerships (LEPs).