New homes to get solar panels
Almost all new homes in England are to be fitted with solar panels during construction within two years, under plans being drawn up by the Government.
Technology partnership to champion digital innovation
The LGA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with techUK, the technology trade association, to help advance digital transformation across local government.
Tributes paid following Oxfordshire fire deaths
The LGA has paid tribute to two firefighters and a member of the public who died in a fire at an Oxfordshire business park.
Rollout of world’s first gonorrhoea vaccine
The NHS and local government are to roll out the world’s first vaccine programme to prevent gonorrhoea.
£50m for veterans
The Government has announced a new support system for Armed Forces veterans, called VALOUR.
Local oversight of education
The LGA’s lobbying has secured significant changes to draft legislation.
