Capturing land value
Central and local government should be able to capture more of the increase in the value of land that occurs when planning permission is granted, to help pay for new local infrastructure and affordable housing.
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Warning on toxic cosmetics
Hundreds of thousands of pounds of counterfeit cosmetics, including make-up and perfume, have been discovered by trading standards officers from councils across the country.
Sustainable travel hit by funding uncertainty
Lack of revenue funding and uncertainty over current levels of funding are the main barriers to councils investing in sustainable travel, an LGA survey has revealed.
Rising demand for sexual health services
The LGA has warned that record demand for sexual health services in England is putting the system under huge pressure and leaving people facing longer waits for appointments.
Child diabetes up 40%
The number of children and young people being treated for Type 2 diabetes – normally only seen in adults and often linked to obesity – has soared by around 40 per cent in just four years, to more than 700 cases, the LGA has warned.