Briefings and responses

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government consulted on a new Direction to the Regulator of Social Housing in relation to social housing rent policy from 1 April 2026, from 30 October to 23 December 2024.

This factual briefing provides a summary of the changes to the revised NPPF from the version consulted on earlier this year, with a focus on the areas that the LGA has lobbied on.

This factual briefing covers the provisional local government finance settlement for 2025/26 which was announced on 18 December 2024.

This response reflects the broad and vital role councils play in supporting their local economies, including the eight growth sectors identified in the Industrial Strategy green paper

Do you agree with the broad principle of granting local authorities powers to allow remote attendance at formal meetings? The LGA responded “Yes”. 

Read our submission to the Government’s Civil Society Covenant Framework consultation, submitted on 18 December 2024.

The publication of the Get Britain Working White Paper is of significant relevance to local government. It signals a clear commitment for Government to work with all of local government to shape the employment and skills offer for their places.

A factual summary of the English Devolution White Paper, published today (16 December 2024) by the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner MP

LGA response to Tribunal Procedure Committee consultation on possible amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (first-tier tribunal) (Health Education and Social Care Chamber) rules 2008 regarding proposed changes to whether special educational needs appeals can be dealt with on the papers without the consent of both parties.