Progress needed on gender parity
Councils stand ready to play their part, but funding issues must be tackled soon.
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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.
Levelling up for the future
Government’s new white paper aims to give power to local authorities to make improvements in their communities.
NHS and political leadership
Integration is not an end in itself – it is key to improving the health and lives of local people.
Licensing for recovery
From taxis to gambling, the LGA has been lobbying for improvements to licensing.
Support for disabled councillors
The LGA is producing a new package of support for disabled candidates and councillors, and for councils.
Positive about public health
Transferring public health to councils has created huge opportunities to improve community wellbeing.
Delivering transformation
The latest round of inspections of fire and rescue services highlights many areas worthy of praise.