SEND reforms ‘can improve outcomes’
Eight in 10 councils believe the Government’s SEND reforms will lead to better outcomes for children and young people in England.
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Football ‘can teach about healthy relationships’
The FIFA World Cup 2026 offers a vital opportunity to teach younger people about healthy relationships and how to treat one another with respect, the LGA has said.
LGA General Assembly to elect new chair
The LGA’s General Assembly will elect a new LGA chair on 7 July, after current incumbent, Cllr Louise Gittins, announced in June that she would be standing down.
‘Close single-use vapes loophole’ – LGA
The LGA is urging the Government to tighten the definition of single-use vapes to close a loophole, reduce waste and prevent further dangerous bin lorry, recycling and waste centre fires.
EHCPs rise as new inclusion guide published
The number of children with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has increased by 12.5 per cent since last year, according to official figures.
Shadow Secretary of State at LGA forum
Sir James Cleverly MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, joined the LGA’s most recent Councillors’ Forum to share his perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing local government.
Local government honoured
The work of councillors and officers in local government has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2026.
More people accessing STI services
There has been a decrease in diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in England, according to annual data from the UK Health Security Agency.
Children’s social care costs at ‘record high’
A coalition of children’s charities is calling on the Government to use recent investment to rebalance children’s services towards early support.
Students to get MenB vaccine
The Government has announced the rollout of a one-off meningitis B vaccine programme for young people in England and Wales.