Families need more support
Over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has morphed from an existential threat on our TV screens or newsfeeds into a very personal crisis.
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Stepping up to the challenge of COVID-19
I continue to be touched by the heart-warming stories I hear about how the local government family has responded to the greatest challenge we face for a generation.
Celebrating older people
Silver Sunday – taking place this year on 4 October – is a special day in the national calendar when everyone can come together to put older people at the heart of the community.
More freedom on finances
Our submission to the Treasury sets out how the Budget can unlock the ambitions of councils to further deliver high-quality services, maximise the growth potential of our local areas and help the Government deliver on national priorities.
Extra cash to support rough sleepers
The final local government funding settlement for 2020/21, laid before Parliament in February, confirmed that councils will receive a share of £49.2 billion in funding (a 4.4 per cent real terms increase).
‘Levelling up’ and health inequalities
‘Levelling up’ can only happen if the Government invests tens of billions of pounds more, something that it simply won’t do.
Protecting children from harm
We need to sort out a long-term plan to enable councils to protect children from harm while supporting early help to prevent problems escalating in the first place.
Time for a long-term Budget
Our members have been vociferous about what we need to see in the forthcoming Budget. We have had a good settlement but only for one year and we need longer-term certainty.