Giving children the best start in life
Public Health England is working with councils and other partners to modernise the Healthy Child Programme.
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The homes agenda
Councils are approving new homes but need more powers and funding to play a lead role in tackling the national housing shortage.
Guide to municipal bonds
Municipal bonds offer councils more control over their debt and are a good way to raise money for local infrastructure.
Emergency powers
The LGA has helped shape the new Coronavirus Act to ensure councils can act as a fourth emergency service and design new ways to support communities.
Rising to the challenge
Councils are demonstrating their role as leaders of place by stepping up to the unprecedented challenges that COVID-19 brings.
Diversity in political leadership
Political leaders should reflect the communities they serve, to ensure everybody’s views are heard in the policy-making process. Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people are still significantly under-represented in political …
Disrupting modern slavery
The LGA has published new guidance on how to spot and tackle modern slavery in hand car washes and privately rented housing.
Unlocking the potential of places
Five visionary local authorities will be able to take part in the 2020 Future Place programme.
New committee chairs
The LGA will be continuing its engagement work with new select committee chairs to ensure local government priorities are heard and represented in Parliament.
Budget 2020
Based on feedback from councils, the LGA’s Budget submission focuses on getting the right funding to improve services and people’s lives through public service reform.