New unitary decisions announced
Unitary plans for a further 14 council areas in England were announced by the former Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Steve Reed OBE MP in July.
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Shaping places in partnership
As we head towards the LGA’s annual conference, we have been reflecting on this year’s theme: ‘From neighbourhoods to nations – building lasting futures locally’.
LGA to lead new public health programme
The LGA has been chosen to lead a major new public health improvement and support programme for councils in England, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care.
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.