Briefings and responses

On behalf of its membership, the cross-party LGA regularly submits to Government consultations, briefs parliamentarians and responds to a wide range of parliamentary inquiries. Our recent responses to government consultations and parliamentary briefings can be found here.

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Local Government Association response: Gambling Related Harm APPG White Paper Inquiry Launch

The LGA welcomes the Gambling Related Harm APPG’s inquiry on the Gambling Act Review White Paper. However, we wanted to share some broader reflections on the white paper which we hope will be of assistance to the inquiry.

LGA submission to the APPG for Youth Employment inquiry into place-based approaches to youth employment

Local government as democratically elected leaders of place, also play a key role in stimulating local economies and want to ensure that employers have a supply of skilled workforce to meet the current and future business demands in local areas.

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Westminster Hall Debate: Credit unions and the cost of living, 18 July 2023

The current UK financial sector is not well suited for many low-income households. The case for supporting people to access affordable and responsible finance from organisations like credit unions and Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs) is clear.

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Westminster Hall Debate, Cost of living and the private rented sector, 18 July 2023

Private rents have reached record highs, with private rents rising an average of five per cent in the 12 months up to May 2023 and more than 25 percent since the start of the pandemic. Rising housing costs are a significant factor in driving financial hardship and homelessness.

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Social Housing (Regulation) Bill, Consideration of Lords amendments, House of Commons, 17 July 2023

Councils are determined that all tenants should have the security of a safe and well-maintained home, with any issues quickly and satisfactorily addressed.

LGA submission to Government’s consultation on developing local partnerships for onshore wind in England

Councils want to work as partners with central government on climate action. Councils are well-placed to do this as place-shapers, convenors of communities and partners, delivery agents, commissioners, and owners of assets. Net zero can only be achieved with decarbonisation happening in every place across the country and this will require local leadership.

Illegal Migration Bill, consideration of Lords amendments, House of Commons, 12 July 2023

Local government would welcome discussions with Government on potential impacts on councils of the Illegal Migration Bill. Consideration of Lords amendments will take place in the House of Commons from 12 July 2023. 

Illegal Migration Bill, Third Reading, House of Lords, 10 July 2023

Local government would welcome discussions with Government on potential impacts on councils of the Illegal Migration Bill. The Third Reading of the Bill will take place in the House of Lords on 10 July 2023. 

Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, Report Stage, House of Lords, 11 July 2023

The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill acts upon long running asks from councils and the LGA for further devolution in England. We are pleased that the Government has proposed to speed up the process and make good on its commitment to offer all of England the opportunity to benefit from a devolution deal by 2030. It is also important that councils of all sizes are engaged in the devolution process.

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General debate on building safety and social housing to mark six years since the Grenfell Tower tragedy, House of Commons - 6 July 2023

It has been councils’ priority to ensure that lessons from Grenfell are learned and that swift action is taken to ensure that every tenant has access to a safe and high-quality home.

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