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Councils ‘struggling to recruit’ key staff
Almost every council in England continues to struggle to recruit and retain key frontline staff, including children’s and adults’ social workers, according to an LGA workforce survey.
24,000 affordable homes lost to office conversions
Office-to-residential conversions under permitted development have led to the loss of 23,990 affordable homes in the past decade, according to LGA analysis of official data.
Cross-party governance
Elected members provide strategic direction to the LGA.
Transforming lives with tennis
Tennis For Free operates fully inclusive alternative tennis sessions for all ages and all members of the community nationwide at public parks for free.
An opportunity to reflect
For the first time in three years, the showpiece event of the local government calendar will take place in person when we gather in Harrogate for the LGA’s annual conference at the end of June.
MAT powers for councils
Councils will be given powers to set up their own multi-academy trusts, following many years of campaigning by the LGA.