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The LGA recognises the important findings of the Dash report. We value our constructive relationship with the CQC and are committed to supporting improvements, including defining consistent benchmarks for service quality.

Extreme weather preparation is a key priority for councils, who develop comprehensive plans to cope with any bad weather, to protect residents and businesses, and to recover as quickly as possible.

Councils are calling on the Government to take immediate and decisive action to tackle the adult social care workforce crisis, as a new report reveals huge challenges in recruiting and retaining staff.

The number of investigations carried out by councils where a child is believed to be at risk of harm now amounts to on average over 600 every day, according to latest figures, showing why it is vital children’s social care is given emergency funding in the Autumn Budget.

NHS leaders are right to recognise the vital role councils – working with people and partners – can play to address the wider determinants of health.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is due to run out in March 2025 and councils say an extra 12 months is needed to secure support for communities and local businesses.

Councils have a key part to play to improve housebuilding outcomes, but must be given the tools and resources needed to do so.

The temporary accommodation subsidy gap, currently stuck at 2011 levels, needs to be urgently addressed in the Autumn Budget.

While it is good more people are getting tested for HIV, these figures show significant challenges remain in reducing HIV infections, despite the progress of recent years.

Council public health teams work hard to help reduce smoking rates and it is testament to their efforts that smoking rates continue to fall.