Against the run of play
This month’s set of by-elections includes a first, and two potential ‘last hurrahs’.
Licensing for recovery
From taxis to gambling, the LGA has been lobbying for improvements to licensing.
‘Continue local outbreak funding’ – LGA
The LGA has called for an extension in outbreak management funding following the Government’s announcement of its ‘Living with covid’ strategy.
Surge in children with mental health problems
The LGA has warned of a rise in the number of children with mental health problems seen by social workers, which has surged by a quarter since before the coronavirus pandemic.
Integration ‘requires resources and commitment’
Adequate resources and a shared long-term commitment by the NHS, ministers and councils will be needed to deliver on government plans for integrating health and care, the LGA has warned.
Support for disabled councillors
The LGA is producing a new package of support for disabled candidates and councillors, and for councils.
Positive about public health
Transferring public health to councils has created huge opportunities to improve community wellbeing.
Call for tougher rules on gambling
Tougher regulation of the gambling industry is needed to help protect communities and vulnerable people from gambling-related harm, according to the LGA and the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners.
Home schooling register confirmed
The Government has announced it will introduce a register for children not in school, following years of lobbying by the LGA.
Delivering transformation
The latest round of inspections of fire and rescue services highlights many areas worthy of praise.