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A major new local authority public health improvement and support offer is to be led by the Local Government Association (LGA) over the next three years.

One in 10 councils with social care responsibilities and two thirds of district councils face real-term funding cuts this year (2026/27), the Local Government Association (LGA) is warning today. The LGA, which represents councils across England, said it is right that steps have been taken to reform the local government finance system, multi-year settlements, including for the Public Health Grant, and grant consolidation and simplification. Councils are at the heart of every national priority. Extra funding for children’s services and to reflect the growth in EHCPs and specialist provision and

"Local government needs to be part of decision-making to avoid a scenario where the introduction of an FPA jeopardises the supply of care and sustainability of council finances.” 

“Councils stand ready to support their communities to be active and stay healthy.

Today, the Home Affairs Committee have released their report into funding for tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG), which the LGA gave evidence to. Cllr Heather Kidd, Chair of the LGA's SSCB, said “Councils are deeply committed to tackling violence against women and girls, domestic abuse and sexual violence."

Councils across England could unleash £276 billion of untapped economic potential – equivalent to more than a 10th of national output – with government support to break down place-specific barriers to growth, according to new analysis released today.

Joanna Killian's address to the LGA Annual Conference on 1 July 2025.

LGA Chair Cllr Gittins' address to the LGA Annual Conference on 1 July 2025.

"It is positive that the Spending Review delivers on some key LGA asks."

More children with special educational needs should get the care and support they need in schools and other mainstream settings without the need for a statutory plan, say councils.