COVID-19: government ‘didn’t trust councils’
Central government was “not always willing to share information with local partners” and occasionally showed a “lack of trust” in councils, the Covid-19 Inquiry has heard.
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Sexual health services ‘at breaking point’
Increased demand at the same time as historic reductions to local public health budgets are putting sexual health services at risk of a breaking point, the LGA has warned.
Pressures remain on adult social care
More adult social care is being delivered in England, but it is not keeping pace with increased needs, according to a new survey from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS).
Councils sound alarm on local climate threats
Risks to people’s health from heatwaves is the greatest priority climate concern for councils, according to a new LGA survey on local climate preparedness.
Call to increase ill-health prevention spending rejected
The Government has rejected calls to increase the proportion of funding spent on preventing ill-health – a decision described as “disappointing” by the LGA.
‘Restore £200m cut in active travel budgets’ – LGA
The LGA has called for active travel funding to be restored to councils, in response to a report that found funding uncertainty has held back ambitions in this area.
Pay rise funded for councils’ NHS staff
Staff working for the NHS in council-commissioned community health services are due to have their pay rise funded by government, it has been announced.
Funding for resettling new arrivals
The Government has launched a second round of funding for councils to help resettle new arrivals to the UK and reduce the risk of homelessness.
Top apprentice
Laura De Campos Duhdamell, from Surrey County Council, has been named 2023 Local Government Apprentice of the Year.
Teachers’ conditions
A handbook setting out the conditions of service for school teachers in England and Wales has been updated for the first time in more than two decades.