Support for arts and culture
The LGA has joined forces with Arts Council England and other partners to ensure there is a joined-up approach across the sector to supporting culture through the COVID-19 crisis.
Working tirelessly for our communities
In the middle of what is an unprecedented public health crisis affecting all of us, I want to thank every councillor and council member of staff for their continuing hard work on behalf of their local communities.
‘End care-health divide’
The coronavirus crisis proves the artificiality of the funding divide between the NHS and social care, according to a recent research note from the think tank Policy Exchange.
Flexibility needed on First Homes scheme
The Government has launched a consultation over its First Homes scheme, which proposes to cut the cost of some new homes by a third for first-time buyers.
Reshaping our support to councils
The majority of the LGA’s work is now focused on helping local government address COVID-19 and its consequences The LGA has re-focused its support offer to councils to reflect the …
Council-led coordination protecting millions
With the coronavirus crisis continuing to expand, local government is once again proving its importance to the nation.
Keeping adult learners on course
Adult and community education is providing a vital lifeline during the pandemic – but more funding is needed to help councils run extra courses virtually.
‘No knife shop’ pledge
Retailers, including online businesses, need to stop selling knives by default to help tackle the knife-crime epidemic, the LGA has said.
Developing the leaders of the future
The LGA’s programme to find the brightest officers got off to a good start and will continue in the autumn.
Safeguarding ‘must underpin support’
As a community, the situation we are facing with coronavirus is unprecedented. This needs an unprecedented response from councils, communities and ourselves, as councillors.