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‘Councils committed to ensuring older people live independent lives’ – LGA on CMO annual report

“We fully support the conclusions of this helpful annual report and councils remain committed to ensuring that older people live independent and fulfilling lives.

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Impacts of social care reforms must be assessed – LGA on NAO report

“We support NAO’s recommendation that DHSC must assess the impact of its current and planned reform interventions on local authorities and consult with stakeholders to ensure its plans are manageable.”

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LGA responds to RAC third-quarter pothole breakdown figures

“Councils much prefer to invest in more cost-effective and resilient resurfacing than retrospectively dealing with potholes."

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20 per cent uplift needed for Healthy Start to meet soaring food inflation

“We are asking the Government to consider using the Autumn Statement to uplift the value of the scheme to bring it in line with inflation and review every six months."

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LGA responds to Sport England's expansion of Place Partnerships work

"Councils as leaders of place have a huge role to play in delivering place-based solutions that reflects the unique needs of their communities and geographies."

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King's Speech: LGA statement on Tobacco and Vapes Bill

"We believe this is a progressive piece of legislation that would undoubtedly impact on smoking prevalence, and ultimately reduce rates of smoking-related disease."

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King’s Speech: LGA responds to Football Governance Bill

“It is positive to see today’s announcement of a new bill to introduce an independent regulator for professional clubs in the English football pyramid."

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King's Speech: LGA statement on the Automated Vehicles Bill

“Autonomous Vehicles have potential to dramatically improve people’s quality of life, especially in areas where bus services struggle to support them. It is important the law keeps up with new technology and trends in the way we travel."

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King's Speech: LGA statement on Renters’ Reform Bill

“This Bill will help to achieve better standards in the private rented sector through increasing the rights of tenants and enabling them to better hold landlords to account."

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King's Speech: LGA statement on Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill

“Councils want to work with government to protect local places from attacks."

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