Sexual health services at risk of breaking point: LGA responds to UKHSA statistics on new STI diagnoses
These new statistics continue to show that local council-commissioned sexual health services are at risk of breaking point, with rising demand coming at the same time as real terms cuts to funding
LGA response : CIPFA Survey – “Impact of the Move to Improve the Reporting of Infrastructure Assets including a (possible) move to a Depreciated Replacement Cost Measurement Basis”.
This response has been cleared by the leading members of the LGA’s Resources Board.
Debate on accommodation of asylum-seeking children in hotels, House of Commons, 7 June 2023
There is consensus that a hotel is not the right place for children to be living. The LGA agrees with the Government in wanting the National Transfer Scheme (NTS) to work well in ensuring unaccompanied children.
Sevenoaks District Council: Young person mentoring scheme
A pilot mentoring scheme for young people aged 11-18 living or attending school in the Sevenoaks district created in 2021, initially established in response to the effects of Covid-19 on the mental health of young people.
LGA Behavioural Insights Programme: tackling post pandemic challenges and the cost-of-living, 14 March 2023
The LGA Behavioural Insights Programme webinar on the topic of tackling post pandemic challenges and the cost-of-living was organised as part of the LGA’s Behavioural Insights Programme. It showcased the results and impacts of the projects delivered by Phase 8 of the Behavioural Insights Programme.
Councillors who are part of their council's licensing committee have an opportunity to play a more active role in operational decisions that affect their local area. From community safety to place shaping it's a chance to make a real difference to the local community.
LGA: Don't leave it too late to check new Voter ID requirements
Residents should not leave it too late to make sure they have the required ID to vote in the upcoming local elections, the Local Government Association (LGA) has urged today.
North Warwickshire Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan
The Economic Strategy sets out a clear direction of travel for North Warwickshire, providing a long-term framework to deliver positive, focused interventions to secure a more sustainable economy.
This resource is a one-stop-shop in response to a request from the attendees to the Transitional Safeguarding webinars run by Partners in Care and Health (PCH). It has been developed by the Transitional Safeguarding Reference Group, hosted by PCH.
In December 2022, the UK Government Resilience Framework (UKGRF/framework) was published, following a consultation. The framework is intended to bolster our national resilience.
