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LGA statement on Council Climate Action Scorecards

“Net zero is a complex transition, bringing very unique and interconnected challenges and opportunities to every place."

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LGA responds to Housing Ombudsman's Annual Complaints Review

Councils are working hard to deliver good outcomes for tenants and are committed to improving housing conditions for all residents.

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LGA: Free up routes to help people re-join the jobs market

Nearly nine million people who are economically inactive risk being left out of the labour market for even longer due to a complex patchwork of disconnected national schemes.

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LGA responds to NAO report on Homes for Ukraine

The LGA responds to the National Audit Office’s report on Homes for Ukraine.

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LGA responds to vaping consultation announcement

Disposable vapes are inherently unsustainable products, meaning an outright ban remains the most effective solution to this problem

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Social care workforce plan needed - LGA on Skills for Care report  

“A dedicated plan to promote, protect, support and develop careers in social care, alongside parity of pay and terms and conditions with the NHS for comparable roles, both strengthen the wellbeing and recognition of those who work in this essential vocation, and benefit the people who draw on care.”

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Children’s services improving despite systemic challenges – new LGA report

Children’s services are continuing to deliver improvements and sustain strong performance, despite significant national challenges, a new report commissioned by the Local Government Association reveals today.

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Mark Lloyd to leave the Local Government Association

Mark Lloyd CBE, Chief Executive of the Local Government Association, will be leaving the organisation after eight years in the role. He is the organisation’s second longest-serving chief having taken on this national leadership role after a decade running two councils.

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LGA statement on PM smoking and vaping announcements

"Smoking is the single largest cause of preventable death worldwide and councils stand ready to help the Government achieve its ambition of eliminating smoking in England by 2030.”

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LGA responds to £1bn towns funding

“Being able to adapt to multiple challenges, from changes in people’s shopping habits to the rising cost of living, is common to councils across the country and we want to work with government to make this plan a success."

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