Spending Review 2020
The Chancellor’s statement offered councils some short-term financial certainty, but no long-term solutions to chronic problems such as adult social care.
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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.
Piloting mass testing
We are all fed up with COVID-19. It has dominated our work, it’s all we talk about (let’s be honest, it’s the only thing to talk about), it’s disrupted all our lives, and changed the way we can live our lives.
A future for bus services?
The LGA has commissioned new research on the future of public transport after COVID-19.
Learning the lessons
Certain key public services are best delivered locally, according to a landmark review of the pandemic.
An influence for good
More than 100 councillors attended the annual LGA Independent Group Conference and delayed annual general meeting in November.
#CouncilsCan and do!
More than 130 councils took part in the LGA’s latest tweetathon in support of the vital work of local government.
New opportunities for young people
T Levels offer hope and opportunity for a career in local government beyond the pandemic.
Young face jobs crisis
The LGA is urging the Government to appoint a youth minister and take emergency measures to prevent a ‘lost’ generation of young people missing out on training and jobs