Councils warn of new scams
The LGA has warned that criminals are cold calling residents asking for their bank details so they can receive the Government’s £150 energy rebate.
The LGA has warned that criminals are cold calling residents asking for their bank details so they can receive the Government’s £150 energy rebate.
There are another two Green gains from the Conservatives to report, bringing the total to 14 seats captured over the past year in by-elections.
The LGA has been engaging with MPs to improve support for Ukrainian arrivals.
Councils played a crucial role in education during the pandemic – the Government must recognise their importance.
Councils increasingly do not have the capacity and capability to provide ‘appropriate and consistent protection for private renters’, according to a new report from the Public Accounts Committee.
Better understanding of private companies is needed to safeguard those in care.
The LGA has reiterated its concerns about inadequate funding for adult social care reforms, in response to the latest government guidance.
The Department for Transport will provide councils with £500 million to invest in installing electric vehicle public charging points, as part of its new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy.
The Government has announced an additional £64 million for violence reduction units, supporting the existing 18 units and enabling two new ones to be established.