Briefings and responses

A summary of the key developments for local government on Neighbourhood Planning and Local development documents.

This briefing summarises the main announcements in the industrial strategy of relevance to local government and sets out the Local Government Association’s response.

Councils need greater freedom from national government to take decisions over vital services in their areas.

Local authorities lead on work with local partners and local communities to help families settle into their new homes.

Key summary points and briefings for local government on the National Citizen Service Bill.

Neighbourhood Planning Bill, House of Lords, Second Reading, 17 January 2017 Key messages

Pharmacy staff have the potential to play a critical role in improving the health of deprived communities by offering convenient and equitable access to health improvement services.

Finding loving homes for children is one of the most important jobs that councils do.

The LGA has responded to the call for evidence in the Government’s Review of gaming machines and social responsibility measures. The LGA’s response calls for maximum FOBT stakes to be reduced to £2, and for councils to have greater powers to limit the numbers of gambling premises in their areas.

Every resident has the right to a good quality of life, and to aspire to improve their circumstances regardless of their background or where they live.