Frontline worker tests
All essential workers in England – and members of their household – will now be eligible for coronavirus tests, it was announced as first was going to press.
Covid-19
Councils ‘needed more than ever’
Elected members are providing much-needed reassurance in their communities and council workers are unstinting in their commitment to public service.
Improving the response to domestic abuse
Domestic abuse is a devastating crime and an issue to which I have dedicated my whole professional life.
The coronavirus and race inequality
This disease cares not if you’re the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Health, the future king of the United Kingdom, a bus driver, nurse, or councillor.
Communicating with our communities
During this unprecedented time, it has never been more important for councils to communicate well with their residents.
Support for arts and culture
The LGA has joined forces with Arts Council England and other partners to ensure there is a joined-up approach across the sector to supporting culture through the COVID-19 crisis.
‘End care-health divide’
The coronavirus crisis proves the artificiality of the funding divide between the NHS and social care, according to a recent research note from the think tank Policy Exchange.
Reshaping our support to councils
The majority of the LGA’s work is now focused on helping local government address COVID-19 and its consequences The LGA has re-focused its support offer to councils to reflect the …
Keeping adult learners on course
Adult and community education is providing a vital lifeline during the pandemic – but more funding is needed to help councils run extra courses virtually.