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We have raised concerns about councils being asked to commit to numbers of arrivals or propose a cap. It might be difficult for councils to predict potential arrival numbers across both asylum and resettlement and therefore their capacity to support new arrivals and the additional housing needed.

Tackling the harm caused by illegal drugs is complex and it is too soon yet to tell if the 2021 Drugs Strategy has been a success or not

Councils in England face a funding gap of £4 billion over the next two years the Local Government Association reveals today.

Councils have made good progress but more needs to be done especially to reduce the gap between the most and least deprived.

“Net zero is a complex transition, bringing very unique and interconnected challenges and opportunities to every place."

Councils are working hard to deliver good outcomes for tenants and are committed to improving housing conditions for all residents.

Disposable vapes are inherently unsustainable products, meaning an outright ban remains the most effective solution to this problem

“A dedicated plan to promote, protect, support and develop careers in social care, alongside parity of pay and terms and conditions with the NHS for comparable roles, both strengthen the wellbeing and recognition of those who work in this essential vocation, and benefit the people who draw on care.”

Children’s services are continuing to deliver improvements and sustain strong performance, despite significant national challenges, a new report commissioned by the Local Government Association reveals today.

Mark Lloyd CBE, Chief Executive of the Local Government Association, will be leaving the organisation after eight years in the role. He is the organisation’s second longest-serving chief having taken on this national leadership role after a decade running two councils.