Additional funding announced for social care
Councils in England are to receive an extra £600 million in the financial year 2024/25, of which £500 million will be for adult and children’s social care services.
‘Extend support for vulnerable households’ – LGA
The LGA is calling on the Government to extend the Household Support Fund, amid warnings that six million of the poorest people in the UK would need to more than double their income to escape poverty.
Embracing change
Cultural and leisure services provide vital social and economic support to residents.
Lessons from a cyber attack
A new case study shares what was learned from an attack on Gloucester City Council.
Safer canvassing
Canvassing is an integral aspect of the democratic process and a great way to campaign and engage with constituents.
Changing face of local government
The face of local government in England is undergoing incremental yet quite radical change.
Keeping children safe from violence
What works to keep children and young people safe from violence?
‘Unprecedented’ demand on sexual health services
Sexual health services are reaching breaking point, with more than two-thirds of council areas seeing increased rates of gonorrhoea and syphilis since 2017, the LGA has warned.
‘Wraparound’ care a struggle for councils
Local authorities are struggling with the delivery of ‘wraparound’ childcare amid significant funding and staff recruitment challenges, says an LGA-commissioned report.