Local government funding
There were some additional resources for hard-pressed councils in the provisional finance settlement, but they still face a £3.1 billion funding gap in 2019/20.
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Community councillors
A long-term project aimed at empowering councillors to help their local communities continues to deliver results.
Supporting small businesses
An award-winning network of affordable ‘work hubs’ is helping small businesses in Devon grow.
Making the case in committee
Ahead of the 2019 Spending Review, the LGA will continue to make the case for additional resources to protect local services now, and for a sustainable funding settlement in the future – just as it did in the run-up to December’s provisional local government finance settlement.
Independent voices
The scrapping of the housing borrowing cap, Brexit and community safety were among the issues discussed at the LGA Independent Group’s recent annual conference.
Plastic revolution
Despite the financial difficulties facing councils, local government needs to take a lead on reducing plastic waste.
Preparing for growth in a post-Brexit world
Local authorities have a key role to play in ensuring government policy and investment is channelled to support local economies and businesses.
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.
#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.