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Fair funding reforms

by The Editorial Team

Councils still need additional resources.

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Good neighbours

by Councillor Louise Gittins and Lord Victor Adebowale CBE

Partnership working is key to delivering health reforms.

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Robust support

by Professors Colin Rallings and Michael Thrasher

Local by-elections continue to see Reform UK mainly, but not exclusively, progress against both main parties. Volatility abounds, with 16 of 35 seats changing hands.

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Better governance

by The Editorial Team

Members remain central to the LGA’s decision-making processes.

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Councils delivering on free health checks

by The Editorial Team

A record 1.04 million people aged over 40 were invited to free NHS health checks in the first quarter of this year, as part of a national programme commissioned by local councils.

Supported housing ‘could save NHS millions’

by The Editorial Team

The LGA is urging government to address subsidy rules and invest in supported housing to reduce pressures on health services and ensure effective implementation of the Supported Housing Act 2023.

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Rural and deprived areas ‘hit by dental deserts’

by The Editorial Team

Persistent unequal access to NHS dental care is deepening health inequalities in England, with rural and deprived communities particularly struggling to access treatment.

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‘Invest in grassroots sports through councils’

by The Editorial Team

The £400 million announced in June’s Spending Review for grassroots sports facilities should be directed towards vital local community assets, such as leisure centres, swimming pools and local gyms.