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A light blue background with an image of fanned out documents with text in blue reading Shining a light on early years nutrition: The role of councils

Shining a light on early years nutrition: The role of councils

Bremner & Co were commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA) to capture learning from councils across England about nutrition in early years settings. This report examines the relationship between councils and all early year settings - maintained, Private and Voluntary Institutions (PVIs) and childminders.

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Shopping for health

Putting health assets into the heart of local communities.

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Showcasing the value of democratic engagement in civil resilience: A collection of case studies

This publication highlights a collection of case studies produced to illustrate the significant benefits that can be achieved through the engagement of elected representatives in civil resilience activities.

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Signals of the future - horizon scanning for local government

What issues might local government leaders might find in their inboxes by the year 2027?

Skills for future growth: tackling skills gaps and supporting growth

A series of case studies which demonstrate innovative skills and employment projects

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Skills to build: creating the houses and jobs our communities need

Skills to build: creating the houses and jobs our communities need

Among other things, it finds that: • Government has set out an ambitious house building and infrastructure programme which will put demands on the construction industry. 

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Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (Get in on the Act)

An introduction to the Act and further information on the Local Government Association (LGA) campaign work.

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Social care and obesity COVER

Social care and obesity

Obesity places high demands on social care and exerts significant pressures on costs and resources, yet it is often overlooked.

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Social care and obesity – a discussion paper

The number of obese people in England has been rising steadily for the best part of 20 years. Today one in four adults are obese, according to the Health Survey for England, compared to 15 per cent in 1993. Read the discussion paper here.

Social Care Digital Innovation Programme 2019-2021 COVER

Social Care Digital Innovation Programme 2019-2021 Prospectus

The LGA in collaboration with NHS Digital is grant funding digital innovation in social care, with projects ranging from new assistive technology to data analytics to predict demand. Apply now for the third wave of the programme – deadline to apply is 7 March 2019.

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Make It Local

To deliver priorities for the public the Government needs to #MakeItLocal

Make It Local

By the start of 2025, we will have had a general election. This is a moment of opportunity.

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