Briefings and responses

On behalf of its membership, the cross-party LGA regularly submits to Government consultations, briefs parliamentarians and responds to a wide range of parliamentary inquiries. Our recent responses to government consultations and parliamentary briefings can be found here.

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Immigration Bill

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

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Budget 2016

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

Enterprise Bill

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.

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Unaccompanied children | Westminster Hall

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

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LGA submission to the Work and Pensions Select Committee inquiry into Jobcentre Plus

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.

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LGA submission to DCLG technical consultation on Starter Homes regulations

This response has been agreed by the LGA's Environment, Economy, Housing and Transport (EEHT) Board.

Housing and Planning Bill

On Thursday 12 May, the Housing and Planning Act received Royal Assent.

FGM | House of Lords

There are over 125,000 women in England and Wales estimated to be living with the consequences of FGM.

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School Funding Formula Consultation response

The LGA has today responded to the Department for Education's consultation on the introduction of a national funding formula for schools.

Fixed Odds Betting Terminals | Westminster Hall debate

We are calling for the Government to deliver on its commitment to hold a triennial review of machine stakes.

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