LGR plans on hold
Ministers must set a clear timetable and ensure councils are not left to pick up the bill after announcing a review of local government reorganisation (LGR) in England, the LGA has said.
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Fiscal devolution ‘can promote economic growth’
Devolving public spending to local and strategic authorities “must be part of a roadmap to a sustainable financial model for local government”, the LGA has told Peers.
Big conversation on care launches
Local government can help build cross-party consensus on the future of adult social care, the LGA has said.
Long-term action needed on homelessness, says LGA
Record numbers of households in England are living in temporary accommodation, underlining the need for long-term action to tackle homelessness and ease mounting pressures on councils, the LGA has said.
Fridge recycling pressures mount
Councils have been facing growing pressure from a national backlog in the processing of fridges and freezers, with dozens forced to restrict or temporarily stop collections at household recycling centres.
Concerns remain around new planning rules
The introduction of a ‘default yes’ for new housing around train stations could come at the expense of the environment, local accountability and decision-making, the LGA has warned.
More funding for social housing
Councils “must remain at the heart” of delivering affordable homes, the LGA has said, following announcements of additional funding over the summer.
Sector support survey
Councillors and officers have the chance to shape the LGA’s future sector support offer by completing a short survey.
‘Crackdown on bookies and vape shops’
The Government has announced new powers for councils to block new bookmakers and vape shops, as part of a bid to help revitalise the country’s high streets.
New cost-of-living taskforce
New cross-government taskforces, coordinating with local government, are set to tackle some of the key issues affecting local people and communities.