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“It is crucial now that government, industry and councils all put the foot to the floor in planning full implementation from 2025, and that Government extend EPR to cover other material types beyond just packaging.”

We need a radical shift in the top-down, centralised approach we use to match people with jobs and this interim report’s findings are a positive first step towards achieving this

Further expanding permitted development rights risks creating poor quality residential environments that negatively impact people’s health and wellbeing.

Skills shortages could last longer just as demand increases and dedicated European funding ends, the Local Government Association warns.

The LGA has begun work to develop firm proposals for a Local Government White Paper to be published before the next election.

“Everyone deserves the opportunity to fulfil their potential by upskilling or retraining to find and progress in jobs, with local councils best placed to connect them, working alongside businesses and our vital training organisations."

The Local Government Association has launched a new Transformation programme as part of its sector support offer, to further help councils deliver change and improvement to the vital local services they provide.

“Afghan families should not still be living in hotels and councils share the Government’s determination to get them into permanent homes."

“Fast and reliable connectivity is now a necessity and councils have been doing all they can to ensure this is rolled out to the hardest-to-reach areas."

“It is great news for all those in adult education that the Government has decided to continue funding for courses beyond just focusing on employment, recognising the wider benefits that community learning brings, which we and other bodies such as Holex have been calling for."