Review into care-leaver deaths
The Government has announced a review into the deaths of young people leaving the care system.
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Families in homes ‘unfit for humans’
A cross-party group of MPs has called for urgent government action to address poor conditions in temporary accommodation, warning that too many families are living in homes “unfit for human habitation”.
Fewer pupils ‘creating financial risk’
Falling pupil numbers have “significant implications for the value for money of the school system”, according to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO).
Concordat on firefighters’ health
Firefighters are to receive tailor-made, research-backed health checks and monitoring aimed at improving their physical and mental health during and after service.
Educational psychologists shortage warning
The LGA has called for clarity from ministers on how educational psychologists and other specialists can be attracted into education in the face of staff shortages.
Councils ‘key to women’s health’
The Government has updated its Women’s Health Strategy, which aims to help women access the healthcare they need in England.
Better-connected transport
The Government has set out a long-term plan to deliver simpler, more reliable and better-integrated journeys across England.
Call for review of fly-tipping sentencing
Fly-tipping court fines must be reviewed, councils have urged, as figures show they are lower on average than penalties handed out directly by local authorities.
TA bill ‘could reach £4bn by 2030’ – LGA
The gap between what councils pay out in housing benefit and how much government reimburses them is projected to hit nearly £4 billion between 2017/18 and 2029/30, new LGA analysis reveals.
Councillors to receive pensions
All elected members who receive allowances in England will be able to join the Local Government Pension Scheme from 11 May.