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.
Adult social care reform
Councils stand ready to play their part, but funding issues must be tackled soon.
Local government: the bedrock of democracy
The year 1997 was a very good one. It marked the start of a Labour government again after 18 years of Tory rule, and it was the time I decided …
NGDP: Supporting the next generation
Councils urged to sign up to flagship training programme to find new talent.
Helping residents reduce their waste
In the wake of last year’s UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), which made such a mark on news headlines, the environment has become increasingly important to our residents.