Free school meals expanded to UC families
More than half a million more children will be able to receive a free nutritious meal every school day, following the Government’s expansion of free school meals.
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Warning on stockpiling disposable vapes
The LGA has warned vapers of the potential dangers of stockpiling disposable vapes following the 1 June ban.
LGA calls for 10-year sexual health strategy
Consultations at sexual health clinics reached 4.5 million last year – up from 2.9 million in 2013 – according to latest figures from the UK Health Security Agency.
Time to end ‘sticking plaster’ funding for councils, says LGA
Nearly 75 per cent of responding councils anticipate significant challenges in setting a balanced budget for the 2025/26 financial year, according to an LGA survey.
Record number of children in temporary accommodation
More than 164,000 children in England are currently living in temporary accommodation – the highest figure on record.
Adult social care ‘must be SR priority’
Ahead of the Spending Review on 11 June, the LGA has spearheaded a joint statement with 100 other leaders in adult social care, calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to work with the sector to mitigate pressures on councils, providers and charities.
New political group for LGA
Reform UK is to set up the first new political group office at the LGA in the organisation’s history, after the party’s success in the 1 May local elections.
‘Complex needs driving high care costs’
A failure to support children and young people with complex needs is driving very high care costs and not improving children’s lives, according to a new report commissioned by the LGA.
Reforms and more funding for audit
The Government will provide funding to councils to cover the costs of additional audit fees, with a first tranche of £49 million for qualifying local authorities in 2025/26.
Waste tax ‘will cost councils billions’
A planned tax on burning waste could place billions of pounds of unavoidable costs on councils and needs reform, the LGA has said.