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Households dumped 5.6 million tonnes of packaging last year

Councils are urging the Government to ensure that reforms focus on reducing unnecessary waste created in the first place and increasing the recyclability of packaging.

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LGA Chair Cllr Louise Gittins' speech to the LGA Annual Conference 2024

LGA Chair Cllr Gittins' address to the LGA Annual Conference on 22 October 2024.

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1 in 4 councils likely to need emergency government support – LGA survey

One in four councils in England say they are likely to have to apply for emergency government bailout agreements to stave off bankruptcy in the next two financial years (2025/26 and 2026/27), a stark new survey by the LGA reveals today.

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More than a fifth of councillors have received death threats or threats of violence, as half say abuse has got worse in past year – LGA Survey

The LGA's latest survey of councillors' experiences show that around one fifth have received a death threat or threat of violence in their role, and nearly three-quarters have received abuse or intimidation in the last year

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LGA responds to Dash Review

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.

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Flood Action Week: LGA statement

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.

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Councils call for immediate action on adult social care workforce

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.

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Over 600 child protection investigations carried out by councils every day – LGA calls for ‘emergency funding’ in Budget

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.

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Prevention shouldn’t be a luxury – LGA statement on NHS Confederation report

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

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Extend vital regeneration fund by a year to boost local growth and avoid cliff edge, councils urge

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.

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