Unfunded NHS pay rises could mean cuts to services
Councils have warned that proposed new NHS pay rises could lead to cuts to vital public health services if they are not funded, after the new public health grant settlements were published.
‘Perfect storm’ for homelessness services
Some councils are ‘still not getting it right’ when it comes to preventing people from becoming homeless, according to a report from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.
Rough road ahead…
The Government spent 31 times more per mile maintaining motorways and A roads last year than it did on funding councils to repair crumbling local roads, according to LGA analysis.
Right support, right place, right time
The LGA has responded to the Government’s implementation plan for reforming the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system.
Grassroots access to communities
A new toolkit aims to strengthen council relationships with local voluntary groups.
