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Councils in England are facing a £7 billion funding black hole within three years opening up a gap so large it is more than the current council spend on roads, transport, homelessness and housing services combined. 

“Ensuring children get the best care and support is a priority for councils. While no council wants to place a child in an unregistered setting, in many cases they have no choice due to the lack of available provision that meets children’s needs.

“Devolution is proving its value by giving local areas the powers they need to drive growth and improve outcomes for communities, however we need to make sure that no parts of the country are left behind in the process."

After a period of ill health and having been away from the organisation since January, Joanna Killian has decided that she will not be returning to the LGA and will be stepping down from her role as Chief Executive.

The LGA responds to a policy speech by Andy Burnham MP.

The LGA wants to work with Government on developing and funding a better system for accommodating and supporting asylum seekers.

“Councils want to ensure that every child with SEND gets the support they need to receive the fulfilling education they deserve.

“The SEND reforms are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to ensure children and young people with SEND get the support they need and in a mainstream setting where appropriate.

Councils and fire and rescue services want to make sure everyone is safe around water, and we urge people to be careful and vigilant to the dangers which can affect everyone.

The World Cup presents us with a vital opportunity to help teach younger people about healthy relationships and how to treat one another with respect as embodied in the ideal of sportsmanship.