‘System reset’ to tackle audit backlog
A ‘system reset’ of local audit has been proposed by the Government to tackle the backlog of unaudited accounts dating back up to seven years.
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Wider benefits of adult learning recognised
The Government has reversed its decision to focus adult education courses in England purely on employment outcomes, which could have resulted in courses such as family learning and household budgeting being cut.
Gove promises simpler funding system
A plan to simplify aspects of the funding landscape for councils and tackle multiple funding pots for local growth was announced at the LGA’s annual conference in July.
Labour focuses on housing and devolution
Labour will “take the housing crisis head on” and deliver on devolution if it forms the next government.
‘Devo requires change in mindset’
A change in mindset and culture in Whitehall and Westminster is needed for councils to get real devolution, according to the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
Speakers’ corner
Ahead of the next General Election, new Independent and Green council leaders set out their asks and messages at a ‘speakers’ corner’ session at the LGA’s annual conference.
Meeting the challenge
This year’s Local Government Challenge has been won by Lewis Sheldrake, Lead Commissioner at Barking & Dagenham Council, with a project on AI Labs.
first readership survey
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No more delays to packaging waste reforms, LGA urges
Further delays to the implementation of extended producer responsibility (EPR) will cost taxpayers and the environment, the LGA has warned.
14,000 unable to vote due to ID changes
Around 14,000 people were unable to vote at the May local elections in England because they did not have correct photo identification, according to the Electoral Commission.