A central-local partnership
Our communities, families and businesses have been deeply scarred by the impact of coronavirus. Nothing that we can say or do will diminish the hurt that has been felt by so many.
Refocusing commercial activity
The pandemic and changes to official guidance are leading some councils to review their commercial investments.
Fire safety
The LGA has been pressing for new guidance to prioritise fire risk assessments of the most high-priority buildings.
Spending Review falls short
Our Independent Group members have been very clear on what is needed from the Spending Review, starting with certainty. Thus, the Chancellor’s statement covering only one year falls short.
What was missing in the Spending Review
At the start of this crisis, everybody in local government heard the same message from the Chancellor – that councils should do “whatever it takes” to tackle coronavirus.
New opportunities for young people
T Levels offer hope and opportunity for a career in local government beyond the pandemic.
Young people ‘missing out on full-time education’
More than a million young people in England could be missing formal full-time education, fuelled by significant gaps in education legislation, rising child support needs and a lack of funding, according to a new LGA report.
Tough new tiers ahead
Up to three households will be able to mix for five days over the Christmas period, under a relaxation of COVID-19 social distancing rules across the UK.
A catalyst for regeneration
Local government is always working on two fronts: to deliver effective services today and to yield better future outcomes for its community.
Councils can
Local government has delivered during the pandemic – and could do so much more with the right funding.