Culture matters
Local libraries, museums, festivals and the arts have never been more important as we recover from the pandemic.
Delivering on a collective vision
The LGA’s inaugural Urban Summit discussed the future of our cities.
No history of success
The Green Party continues to succeed in some Conservative-supporting areas, despite little or no former presence.
Becoming the UK’s newest city
Southend-on-Sea has featured in many national headlines, most recently thanks to the huge honour of a royal visit by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, to bestow city status on ‘City Day’.
Call for action on social care workforce
The LGA and national adult social care organisations have called on the Government to deliver a long-term care workforce strategy and tackle the issue of care worker pay.
Support for Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine intensifies, so too does the humanitarian crisis. Councils have a proud history of welcoming refugees, stepping forward at times of crisis to offer homes and support so families and individuals can build new lives in the UK.
Million more pupils could have free school meals
More than a million additional school children could receive free school meals and be entitled to extra support funding if the scheme was simplified and extended to more families.
Agreeing to disagree
Ahead of the Government’s much-anticipated review of the support provided to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the LGA has commissioned research into the huge rise in legal disputes and tribunal hearings since the SEND reforms of 2014.
Jobs and skills warning when EU funds end
New jobs and skills training vital to levelling up the country are at risk of delay or being lost altogether because of a looming funding gap when existing European cash runs out.
Social worker shortages
Councils are facing a staffing crisis in children’s social care, with the number of children and family social workers quitting their jobs at a five-year high, potentially putting thousands of young people at risk.