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“Algorithms and formulas can never be a substitute for local knowledge and decision-making by councils and communities who know their areas best."

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Tougher new powers are needed to crack down on shisha bars that breach smoking laws and are linked to anti-social behaviour

The LGA, Socitm and Solace have today come together to launch a joint new outcomes-based framework for improving and supporting local government digitalisation programmes.

“Councils want courts to look at fly-tipping as an offence first, rather than at the individual and their ability to pay, as well as more use of suspended sentences, or custodial sentences for anyone convicted of a second fly-tipping offence."

Bill Butler CPFA, CSyP has today been confirmed as the new Chair of Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited (PSAA).

“Councils acted instantly when the pandemic struck to address the immediate crisis of getting thousands of rough sleepers off the streets to protect them from the spread of coronavirus."

Arts Council England and the LGA have developed their first ever online resource to help councils develop innovative ways to invest in culture.

“The findings of this report and the link between financial problems caused by caring, and social isolation, highlight the need for government to set out how it will address the needs of carers in its long-awaited Carers Strategy."

“Extra funding for social care can empower councils to prioritise prevention work which is key to reducing the pressures on the health service and keeping people out of hospital in the first place. This will help alleviate the chances of winter crises happening in the future."