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Cllr Judith Blake responds to OFSTED's annual report on the overall quality of education and care in England

Lord Porter responds to the latest building safety announcements made by Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick

“Rising knife crime is causing horrendous destruction and grief in our communities and councils are uncovering some shocking cases of illegal knife sales which risk fuelling this tragic epidemic. Retailers must ask for proof of age if they suspect the buyer is under 25."

"We urge the Government to also consider investing in the recruitment and support of foster carers to make sure that we have the most suitable placements available for all children."

“It is alarming that so many private renters are suffering from housing worries, and councils want to work with government to help meet the challenges renters face."

Councils are on the side of all road users, fixing a pothole every 17 seconds and want to work with government to tackle our national road repairs backlog.

“Our own social care green paper outlined some key recommendations on how best to urgently resolve this issue, which the Government has an opportunity to take forward."

“Today’s announcement is a step in the right direction but more should be done to help meet the challenges renters and councils face."

The LGA said councils want to work with the Government to tackle the housing shortage and ensure new housing meets the needs of communities. As part of this, it is calling on permitted development rules to be scrapped and local communities to be allowed to have a vital say on new developments in their area.

“The report highlights some important learning for councils and government to take forward to improve fairness and accuracy within the benefits system."