CIL refunds: treating people fairly
In 2015, the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) was introduced.
Sharing good practice nationally
One of the great pleasures of attending the LGA’s annual conference as Chair is being able to dip in and out of sessions at our Innovation Zone.
Coming together at conference
Many of you will receive this edition of first as you are making final preparations for the LGA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition in Liverpool.
Supporting those who need it most
The Spending Review marked a new phase for our Labour Government – focusing on investing in Britain’s future to ensure working people benefit from our stabilising, growing economy.
Social care left high and dry by SR25
This Spending Review was a missed opportunity to draw a line under the damage experienced by our public services; among other issues, it left social care teetering on the edge.
Time to end ‘sticking plaster’ funding for councils, says LGA
Nearly 75 per cent of responding councils anticipate significant challenges in setting a balanced budget for the 2025/26 financial year, according to an LGA survey.
Delivering services in rural areas
The LGA has responded to the Government’s Spending Review, and further analysis is in progress.
Record number of children in temporary accommodation
More than 164,000 children in England are currently living in temporary accommodation – the highest figure on record.
