Planning reforms ‘stop local response’
Proposed changes to planning committees could undermine local democratic decision-making, the LGA has warned.
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Interim CEX appointed to LGA
The LGA has appointed former Camden Chief Executive Jenny Rowlands as its Interim Chief Executive. She will take up the role on 11 May.
Tributes paid to first LGA chair
Tributes have been paid to Lord Jeremy Beecham, the LGA’s first chair, who died in April, aged 81.
Budget challenges ‘could impact future housebuilding’
The financial outlook for social housing budgets is beginning to improve, although significant challenges remain that could impact future housebuilding.
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.
Review into care-leaver deaths
The Government has announced a review into the deaths of young people leaving the care system.
Families in homes ‘unfit for humans’
A cross-party group of MPs has called for urgent government action to address poor conditions in temporary accommodation, warning that too many families are living in homes “unfit for human habitation”.
Fewer pupils ‘creating financial risk’
Falling pupil numbers have “significant implications for the value for money of the school system”, according to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO).
Concordat on firefighters’ health
Firefighters are to receive tailor-made, research-backed health checks and monitoring aimed at improving their physical and mental health during and after service.
Educational psychologists shortage warning
The LGA has called for clarity from ministers on how educational psychologists and other specialists can be attracted into education in the face of staff shortages.