Briefings and responses

The information contained in this briefing draws on a wide range of feedback from councils.

In this year alone (2016), total bus mileage in England outside London decreased by 2.8 per cent, the largest annual decrease since 2003/04.

Key messages Councils have a statutory duty to subsidise funding for the concessionary travel scheme in England. The scheme provides pensioners and disabled people with free off-peak travel on all local bus services in England.

Below is the LGA's response to the Statutory guidance for Local Authorities on providing youth services.

Our Spring Budget 2024 on-the-day briefing summarises the key announcements for councils and provides an initial LGA view.

Despite welcome new funding announced in the 2022 Autumn Statement, a combination of sharply increasing cost and demand pressures means that the sector is in a parlous financial position. Much-valued services, frequently focused on the most vulnerable in society, are under pressure and at risk. Additional government support is needed urgently to ensure local financial and service sustainability.

Our Spring Budget 2023 On-the-Day briefing summarises the key announcements for councils and provides an initial LGA view

The 2019 Spending Round has provided councils with much of the funding certainty and stability they need for next year.

Our 'On the Day Briefing' for local government

The 2020 Spending Review outlines the Government’s spending plans for 2021/22 by setting budgets for each central government department.