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“In partnership with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, the LGA is supporting the establishment of an Association of Directors of Housing in 2025-26."

"The Government must consider further support for advice services like the BIPC network alongside bespoke finance options that help businesses to access finance and growth advice."

Councils desperately-need a significant and sustained increase in overall funding in the Spending Review to meet the requirements being placed on them.

“The Grenfell Tower fire was a tragedy which must never be repeated, and our thoughts remain with those who lost their lives and those affected by the devastating events of June 2017.

Government must take action in the Spending Review to put council funding on a sustainable footing and ensure that they can continue to deliver a wide range of services to their communities.

“In order to deliver the homes we need, Government must work with councils and the housebuilding industry to ensure there is a suitable pipeline of sustainable sites, which once allocated in a Local Plan and / or given planning permission, are indeed built out."

“This statement aligns with councils’ own missions of boosting local inclusive growth, creating jobs, supporting small businesses and championing innovation."

“Tooth decay is largely preventable, yet it remains the most common oral disease affecting children and young people across England.

“We urge councils to seize this opportunity with both hands, it’s a great way to bring in excellent talent at the exact right time."

The LGA's submission provides a clear business case for increased investment, financial support and a package of measures to give our members more tools to help communities thrive.