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LGA responds to combustible material consultation

Lord Porter, Chairman of the Local Government Association, responds to the announcement by Communities Secretary James Brokenshire that the Government will launch a consultation into banning the use of combustible materials in cladding and insulation systems on high-rise residential buildings.

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LGA responds to combustible materials ban

“The LGA has led calls for a ban on combustible materials being used on high-rise buildings and it is great to see James Brokenshire act today."

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LGA responds to Commission on Young Lives ‘Out of Harms Way’ report

Responding to the Commission on Young Lives report into children’s social care, suggesting it is potentially unfit for purpose, Cllr Anntoinette Bramble, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Children and Young People Board, said: “Keeping children and young people safe is one of the most important roles that councils have. However, a huge increase in demand at a time when council budgets have been significantly reduced is making it increasingly difficult to carry out this role effectively for all children. Despite increasing children’s social care budgets by over £1 billion over the

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LGA responds to concerns about self-isolation for critical workers

"It is clear that the current high prevalence of COVID-19 has resulted in large numbers of close contacts being required to self-isolate, which is placing pressure on some council services due to staff shortages. Most councils have been able to keep services running but there is a concern that, if rates increase further, many will be forced to prioritise services that protect the most vulnerable in their communities."

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LGA responds to consultation on building safety reforms

“The proposals announced today do reflect many of the calls we have made, but there is still work to do to drive these reforms forward and this must happen as soon as possible"

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LGA responds to consultation on mandatory reporting of child abuse

“We are pleased that the Government has listened to the concerns of the LGA, local councils and our partners across the public sector and decided against the introduction of mandatory reporting of child abuse."

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LGA responds to Contain Framework on councils' local lockdown powers

“Locally-led responses have proven to be the best way to tackle significant outbreaks, which this framework rightly emphasises."

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LGA responds to Coram family and childcare trust's annual older people's care survey

“Councils are doing everything in their power to provide high quality adult and social care support to adults of all ages in very difficult circumstances."

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LGA responds to Coram Family and Childcare’s Annual Childcare Survey

“We support calls in the report for a review of the early years system to ensure that investment supports the Government’s ambitions and that parents are clear on the best options for their children".

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LGA responds to Coram's Childcare Survey 2024

"Historic underfunding and wider council pressures have left local authority early years teams less prepared to support providers with the expansion, despite concerted effort."

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