Briefings and responses

Steps taken by DWP to influence the design of Jobcentre Plus (JCP) and co-design the Work and Health Programme with local areas are positive. However we are calling on the DWP to take a holistic approach to all employment services, and ensure funding for these services is devolved to all areas across England.

We are working to ensure local authorities are able to deliver their duties and keep children safe.

We want to work closely with Government on proposals on the Primary Authority Scheme, apprenticeships, non-domestic rates and plans for a public sector exit payment cap.

The key messages in our 'On the Day' briefing for local government

Local authorities are responsible for preventing the most vulnerable migrants from falling into destitution and homelessness.

The LGA opposes both forced academisation and the transfer of significant powers relating to education to unelected civil servants.

The LGA welcomes the Government’s ambitious commitment to create three million new apprenticeships by 2020. However we have significant concerns about the proposed policy approach to achieve it.

Local authorities dealt with a total of 900 thousand incidents of fly tipping in 2014/15, an increase of 5.6 per cent since 2013/14.

The LGA has been working closely with Government on behalf of all councils to highlight the financial challenges they are facing over the Spending Review period.

Local initiatives and innovation are important in increasing cooperation across the emergency services.