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Leisure centres need sustainable, multi-year investment to offer an efficient and valuable service to communities and strengthen the nation's health.

“We urge the Government to stay the course and abolish Section 21 notices to provide renters greater security.”

“A sufficient social security system is vital to protect people on low-incomes, job seekers and those who cannot work."

“Councils want to work with government on developing a better system for accommodating and supporting asylum seekers."

“It is crucial that the impacts of any social care reforms on councils are thoroughly assessed and are manageable, costed and centred on people who draw on care.”

Councils are fully supportive of the Government’s smokefree generation ambitions

"Historic underfunding and wider council pressures have left local authority early years teams less prepared to support providers with the expansion, despite concerted effort."

Joanna Killian has today taken up the role of Chief Executive of the Local Government Association, joining the organisation after six years as CEO of Surrey County Council.

“It is now time to shift to a locally led approach, which would mean councils can target the homes that need the support most, while working with local businesses to build skills and growth.”

The LGA is warning that the fine amount is too low and might let unscrupulous businesses off the hook.