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Schools White Paper
Councils played a crucial role in education during the pandemic – the Government must recognise their importance.
Financial oversight of children’s care providers
Better understanding of private companies is needed to safeguard those in care.
Biodiversity net gain – why bother?
Enhancing biodiversity through the planning system creates a range of benefits for local communities.
Culture matters
Local libraries, museums, festivals and the arts have never been more important as we recover from the pandemic.
Delivering on a collective vision
The LGA’s inaugural Urban Summit discussed the future of our cities.
Support for Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine intensifies, so too does the humanitarian crisis. Councils have a proud history of welcoming refugees, stepping forward at times of crisis to offer homes and support so families and individuals can build new lives in the UK.
Agreeing to disagree
Ahead of the Government’s much-anticipated review of the support provided to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the LGA has commissioned research into the huge rise in legal disputes and tribunal hearings since the SEND reforms of 2014.
Social worker shortages
Councils are facing a staffing crisis in children’s social care, with the number of children and family social workers quitting their jobs at a five-year high, potentially putting thousands of young people at risk.
Know your place
From fly-tipping to homelessness, LG Inform – the LGA’s free data benchmarking tool – can help councils compare and improve services.