Councils ‘essential to reducing economic inactivity’
Councils must be at the forefront of national efforts to reduce economic inactivity and strengthen the workforce, the LGA has said, in response to recent government initiatives.
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Changes to integrated care
The Government has announced a reduction in integrated care board staff numbers and NHS England administrative and managerial staff to redistribute £1 billion a year to frontline care. The moves are part of plans to bring NHS England back into the Department of Health and Social Care within two years.
Guidance published on social and affordable housing
The Government has published guidance for the £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme, which aims to accelerate the delivery of secure, affordable homes to ease national housing pressures.
Emergency bailouts becoming ‘normalised’
Council emergency bailout deals are at risk of becoming ‘normalised’ as budget overspends continue to rise, the LGA has warned.
Rising temporary accommodation costs in England and Wales
Council spending on temporary accommodation in England has risen by a quarter in the past year, reaching £2.8 billion in 2024/25, according to recent government figures.
‘£13bn potential growth in industrial towns’ – LGA
Older industrial towns and cities across England could deliver up to £13 billion in untapped economic potential if given the right investment and powers, according to new analysis commissioned by the LGA.
‘Keep bin collections local’ – LGA
The LGA has urged ministers to resist calls from the packaging industry to run household waste and recycling, and to keep collection decisions local.
Council recruitment campaign targets young people
An innovative pilot campaign aimed at promoting local government careers for young people launched in October in the West Midlands.
Fair pay for care workers ‘must be fully funded’
The Government has announced a £500 million investment for the first fair pay agreement for adult care workers, alongside a public consultation on its implementation.
£5 billion for community regeneration
Community groups will be given powers to block betting and vape shops from opening and save local pubs and libraries from closure.