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Youth homelessness pressures

Councils in England face a £332 million shortfall in funding to tackle youth homelessness, the charity Centrepoint has claimed.

Long-term plans to respond to floods, storms and heatwaves are needed, MPs have warned in a new report.

Political leadership is key to making a difference.

The Devolution APPG provided an open forum for local leaders and parliamentarians.

Prevention, collaboration and innovation.

Planning to leave wildlife habitats better than we found them.

Self-driving cars need to be accessible.

The LGA’s competition for council officers has reached its mid-point.

On 2 May, 107 councils across England go to the polls, with more than 2,600 seats at stake.