The LGA’s Budget submission
Despite increased government support, councils need a further £2.6 billion in this financial year to plug funding gaps arising from the pandemic.
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Out and proud
Councils around the country will be marking LGBT+ History Month with online events and activities.
Dealing with empty shops
Councils can help steer their high streets and town centres towards more mixed-use futures.
Tackling domestic abuse
The LGA supports the creation of a statutory definition of domestic abuse, and the inclusion of economic abuse within this. We are also pleased to see that the new legislation will place the role of the domestic abuse commissioner on a statutory footing.
A terrible toll
As first was going to press, it was confirmed that more than 100,000 people across the country had died within 28 days of a COVID-19 test – just over a year since the first two official cases were recorded in the UK.
Forget what you think you know
The LGA’s new podcasts shine a light on the work of councils as they tackle societal issues such as housing supply and homelessness.
Supporting mental health and wellbeing
Councils have had to find innovative ways to support and promote children and young people’s emotional wellbeing during the pandemic.
Skills for the future
Apprentices have played a key role in local government’s response to the pandemic.
Expert advice on housing
The LGA has been helping councils find the expertise they need to tackle local housing challenges.
