Making a success of the census
Councils can help ensure the 2021 census gives a clear picture of local communities.
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Councils play lead role in vaccine rollout
Councils’ unstinting work to help meet the Government’s target of vaccinating the first four priority groups has earned the praise of a Cabinet minister.
Building council housing again
In Herefordshire, local economic recovery and resilience are top priorities for our Independent/It’s Our County/Green coalition administration.
Tenacity and fluid thinking
It has been a rewarding – albeit challenging – 10 months since I became Gloucester City Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Recovery and Growth.
Meanwhile in Oxfordshire…
We’re working with a local social enterprise on a £1.9 million revitalisation of vacant shops to help us bounce back from COVID-19.
Virtual high street
The Winchester district has traditionally had a robust and diverse economy, but during the pandemic the council has focused on supporting those sectors affected the most.
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.
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.