Care users ‘struggling to recruit personal assistants’
People who draw on care and support are finding it increasingly hard to recruit and retain personal assistants (PAs), a recent survey has found.
A revolution in family help
An independent review has called for a ‘radical reset’ of children’s social care.
LGA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2022
The LGA’s first in-person conference in three years, held in Harrogate in late June, attracted more than 1,900 delegates, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors.
Consultation on fire service reforms
Proposals include changes to how local services are governed and more powers for fire chiefs.
Strength and imagination
This year’s Innovation Zone was the ‘beating heart’ of the LGA’s annual conference.
Resilience and renewal
Councils will be sharing their innovative ideas at the LGA’s annual conference.
A strong voice for residents
South Holland District Council has piloted a new LGA peer challenge on social housing management.
Improving performance management
The LGA’s new performance management tools include a guide for councillors.
Making progress on housing and planning
There has been a flurry of government announcements in respect of housing and planning that, taken in the round, have started to address some of the issues that have long concerned the LGA and councils.