The end of austerity for addiction services?
For decades, local authorities have held lead responsibility for commissioning services to provide care and recovery for people struggling with drug or alcohol addiction.
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Taking a local approach
Friends, this is my last column ahead of the local elections and our group elections that follow.
Be nice to your noggin!
The COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly difficult for us all. The social isolation and uncertainty has left many people expressing concerns over their mental health, such as increased anxiety, depression and loneliness.
Tackling the climate emergency
Much has been written, and declarations made, about the urgent need to tackle climate change. As local councils, we need to take this further by producing and delivering measurable action plans.
Changes to Right to Buy
The Government has announced a package of reforms to the Right to Buy scheme, in what is a significant lobbying success for the LGA, following years of campaigning.
Tough tiers and tests
As the lockdown in England ends, councils need reassurance that success in tackling infection rates will lead to a swift easing of local restrictions.
Protecting our environment
Without doubt, the coronavirus pandemic has made us re-evaluate our relationship with the environment and has led us to identify the associated threat of biodiversity loss and climate change.
A celebration of older people
Silver Sunday is the national day for older people and takes place this year on 3 October. It is a special day in the national calendar, when everyone can come together to put older people at the heart of their community.
Challenging false vaccine information
I was delighted to see the LGA running a number of webinars recently on vaccine communications and tackling hesitancy and misinformation.