Influencing the lawmakers
The LGA’s engagement with Westminster has looked a little different this year, but we have still influenced key legislation and committee inquiries.
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Improving the private rented sector
New guidance is available to help councils improve the health and wellbeing of tenants in the private sector.
Opportunity and challenge
The LGA is working hard to support councils through the end of the transition period following the UK’s departure from the EU.
Social care ‘needs extra winter funding’
Social care needs extra funding to help it deal with the aftermath of coronavirus and prepare for winter, alongside a long-term funding settlement, according to a new report from the NHS Confederation.
Localising test and trace
Councils are to get additional national resources to help them reach more people with COVID-19.
Social care principles unveiled
Adult social care needs a reset and must not simply revert back to the way it was prior to the pandemic, the LGA has said.
Spending review 2020 kicks off
Securing the long-term sustainability of local services must be the top priority of the Government’s 2020 Comprehensive Spending Review, the LGA has said.
‘Keep planning local’
As first was going to press, a policy paper was expected from the Government setting out its proposals to radically overhaul the planning system.
A convinced devolutionist
The Government is not in the business of delivering underpowered mayors, says Local Government Minister Simon Clarke MP.
Local lockdown powers introduced
New powers have been announced for councils to close specific premises, cancel events and close public spaces, to help tackle coronavirus outbreaks.