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"Government will not reach net zero without empowering councils to deliver local climate action in every village, town and city."

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

Leisure centres need sustainable, multi-year investment to offer an efficient and valuable service to communities and strengthen the nation's health.

“We urge the Government to stay the course and abolish Section 21 notices to provide renters greater security.”

“A sufficient social security system is vital to protect people on low-incomes, job seekers and those who cannot work."

“Councils want to work with government on developing a better system for accommodating and supporting asylum seekers."

“It is crucial that the impacts of any social care reforms on councils are thoroughly assessed and are manageable, costed and centred on people who draw on care.”

Councils are fully supportive of the Government’s smokefree generation ambitions

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

Joanna Killian has today taken up the role of Chief Executive of the Local Government Association, joining the organisation after six years as CEO of Surrey County Council.