Briefings and responses

We are calling on the Government to extend the supplementary funding for MNS into 2020/21 to provide certainty to providers while a sustainable solution is found as part of the Spending Review.

Making sure all children and young people have the bright future they deserve is a key ambition of every council.

Supporting and improving the wellbeing and rights of carers is a priority for local government.

We are seeking assurances from the Government that this Bill will have no detrimental impact on local government.

The Government’s White Paper on the future UK trade policy references the importance of involving local government in the development of this policy, which we welcomed. Local leaders are eager to share their experiences and to support the Government in developing and agreeing new trade deals.

Local government has a key role to play in protecting children and young people from involvement in, and the impact of, organised crime.

The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill acts upon long running asks from councils and the LGA for further devolution in England.

Councils have a significant and positive impact on the lives of their female residents. As well as encouraging them to enter public life, councils provide a range of services that improve the lives of women.

Key messages 

Councils are uniquely placed to deliver programmes that improve the lives of children and young people, as they have responsibility for delivering over 800 local services. This includes councils’ duty to protect children and young people from involvement in, and the impact of, youth violence.