Living the lives we want to lead
Doing nothing about the funding crisis facing adult social care is no longer an option, according to responses to the LGA’s green paper consultation.
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#OurDay is your day
More than 30,000 tweets were posted during the annual 24-hour local government celebration of those who work or volunteer in local public services.
Autumn Budget 2018
The Chancellor’s latest Budget shows the Government is listening to the LGA’s call for desperately needed investment in our local public services.
A brighter future?
It is now a year since we launched Bright Futures, our vision for the future of children’s social care.
Are you ready for a cyber attack?
Earlier this year, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) revealed it had dealt with 1,100 cyber attacks in the past two years – an average of more than 10 attacks a week.
Tackling gambling- related harm
Councils are not responsible for providing treatment for harmful gambling – but local services can help prevent it, and support affected residents and families.
Attracting graduate talent
The LGA’s national graduate development programme is helping bring fresh thinking into local government.
Becoming more commercial
Councillors need to consider carefully the risks of commercial investments – as well as the potential impacts of not investing.
The Budget debated
The LGA briefed parliamentarians ahead of discussions about the Budget, with key issues for local government raised by MPs and Peers from across the political spectrum.
Key wins at party conferences
The Prime Minister’s announcement that the Government will scrap the cap on how much councils can borrow to build new homes was the culmination of a successful 2018 conference season for the LGA and local government.