Nine in 10 residents support increased biodiversity
Ninety-four per cent of residents polled by the LGA want to see increased biodiversity in their area, including the planting of trees and protection of green spaces.
Personalities and parties
As if to emphasise that local elections are about personalities as much as parties, former councillors played a notable role in three recent contests.
‘Extend incentives for apprenticeships’
The LGA is calling for financial incentives to help employers create apprenticeship programmes to be extended beyond the end of the furlough scheme.
Violence against women and girls
The Government has promised more support for victims and survivors.
Delivering devolution
The Prime Minister’s announcement that devolution deals will be extended to county areas is a welcome step forward.
Type 2 diabetes in children up almost 60%
Type 2 diabetes treatment rates in children and young people has rocketed by nearly 60 per cent in just five years.
Licensing powers ‘should include public health’
Current licensing laws need to be updated to require operators to take public health into account in running their premises, as well as wider safety and crime issues.
Health inequalities exacerbated by pandemic
COVID-19 has created a ‘perfect storm’ of existing inequality and disease, leading to higher rates of coronavirus infections and death among the most disadvantaged people, the LGA has warned.