Pandemic leaves ‘legacy of abuse’
School closures during the first national lockdown left local authorities with a “legacy of abuse and neglect” to respond to.
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A million homes ‘awaiting development’
More than a million homes on land earmarked for development by councils have yet to be brought forward by developers for planning permission.
Housing need formula to be revised
The Government has said it will update its housing need formula to meet its target of building 300,000 homes a year by the mid-2020s.
Funding ‘barrier to tackling climate change’
Eight in 10 councils surveyed by the LGA have been affected by a climate-related incident in the past five years, such as flooding.
FE special needs system ‘requires shake-up’
The ‘high needs’ system for further education is not working and requires a radical shake-up, council and college leaders have said in a new report.
Guidance for children in care
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has urged councils to scrutinise services for children in care.
The finance settlement 2021
A funding increase for councils will be dependent on them increasing council tax bills.
Refocusing commercial activity
The pandemic and changes to official guidance are leading some councils to review their commercial investments.
Becoming leaders
Democracy, decision-making and good governance are strengthened when councillors reflect the people they seek to serve and represent.
