Winter is coming: Councils prepare for deep freeze with 1.4 million...
Councils are preparing for a period of plummeting temperatures, with 1.4 million tonnes of salt stockpiled across the country ready to treat icy roads...
Autumn Statement 2022: LGA briefing
The Local Government Association, which represents more than 350 councils across England and Wales, has published a briefing on all of the key announcements...
OBR Say There is a Planned Fuel Duty Rise of at...
The men in suits at the OBR are saying a rise in Fuel Duty of 23% is planned from March 23, 2023. This was...
More than 20 per cent council tax rise would be needed...
Many local services face severe cutbacks due to spiralling costs caused by inflation and demand pressures, the Local Government Association (LGA) is warning ahead...
Day-to-day living spirals down for families with disabled children, report shows
As winter approaches, families with disabled or seriously ill children face dauntingly grave financial challenges, according to latest research findings.
In its latest poll, national...
Wales TUC: Time for UK Government to deliver fair funding for...
Wales TUC will lead a protest outside the Wales office at 8am tomorrow (Tuesday 15th November).
The trade union body is calling on the...
New LGA report warns local sexual health services are at ‘breaking...
Local sexual health services are at breaking point as attendance has skyrocketed whilst funding has reduced, a new Local Government Association report published today...
LGA responds to NAHT survey on school funding
Responding to a survey by the NAHT revealing the cuts schools are having to make as a result of rising costs and funding pressures,...
COVID tooth extraction backlog: Fears for kids’ teeth as hospital procedures...
The number of teeth extractions – which have to take place in a hospital under general anaesthetic - due to decay carried out has...
Government must take action to end the crisis of unaccompanied asylum-seeking...
Government must take action to end the crisis of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children being placed in hotels – councils
As council leaders meet at the National...
LGA statement on Resolution Foundation report on Autumn Statement
Responding to the report by the Resolution Foundation ahead of the Autumn Statement, Cllr James Jamieson, Chairman of the Local Government Association, which represents...
Tory MPs welcome appointment of Rishi Sunak
TORY MPs have welcomed the appointment of Rishi Sunak as leader of the Conservative Party and new Prime Minister.
Conservative MP James Cartlidge told GB...
Councils respond to new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
Responding to the announcement that Rishi Sunak MP is to become the next Prime Minister, Chairman of the Local Government Association, Cllr James Jamieson,...
1 in 6 skipping meals and going without food in Wales...
New MRP poll reveals that in some parts of the country 1 in 6 (17%) people are going hungry More than half of people cutting...
Chamber responds to latest ONS figures on GDP and trade
Responding to the latest ONS figures on GDP and trade for August 2022, Paul Slevin, Executive Chair of Chambers Wales South East, South West...
LGA responds to IFS Green Budget warning on public spending cuts
Cllr James Jamieson, Chairman of the Local Government Association, which represents more than 350 councils across England and Wales, said:
"In the past decade, councils...
Wales TUC – workers in Cardiff are set to lose almost...
New Wales TUC analysis shows workers in Cardiff are set to be nearly £1,100 a year worse off in 2022 – after inflation – than...
Wales TUC – Workers in Swansea are set to lose over...
New Wales TUC analysis shows workers in Swansea are set to be over £1,000 a year worse off in 2022 – after inflation – than...
Welsh Trade Unions campaign for workplaces to take a year of...
Today, unions from across Wales will meet at the launch of Wales TUC’s 10-point plan of action for working towards anti-racism in the workplace.
The...
IET reacts to Molly Russell verdict and raises concerns Online Safety...
A joint comment from Catherine Allen, co-author of the IET’s Safeguarding the metaverse report and member of the IET’s Digital Policy Panel, and child...
NHS “dental deserts” persist in rural and deprived communities – LGA analysis
New analysis by the Local Government Association reveals a growing number of "dental deserts" across the country with more deprived or rural local authority...
LGA Be a Councillor: Guide launched to support disabled residents to...
The Local Government Association, which represents more than 350 councils in England and Wales, has launched a new guide as part of its flagship...
LGA responds to COVID-19 and flu winter booster vaccination campaign
Commenting on the announcement of a winter vaccination campaign for both COVID-19 and flu, Cllr David Fothergill, Chairman of the Local Government Association's Community...
Councils respond to Energy Bill Relief Scheme
Responding to the Energy Bill Relief Scheme announced by government today, Cllr Andrew Western, Chair of the Resources Board at the Local Government Association,...
Wales TUC: Chancellor must deliver for Wales
Speaking ahead of the UK Government’s planned ‘Fiscal Event’ on Friday (Sep 23rd) Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj said:
"The Chancellor’s fiscal statement is the first...
LGA responds to ONS figures on excess deaths
Responding to the latest Office for National Statistics figures on excess deaths, Cllr David Fothergill, Chairman of the Local Government Association's Community Wellbeing Board,...
PROSHARE: GOVERNMENT “BURYING HEAD IN SAND” OVER CASE FOR ESO REFORM...
Government dodges questions yet again on ESO reform Cross-party support voiced for 1-year SAYE Labour MP questions minister on widening schemes for gig economy workersProShare renews...
Why I think it is important to have a Disability Champion
My name is Josh and I am CETMA's Disability Champion. I’m 25, and have a couple of Additional Needs (disabilities). I have Cerebral Palsy,...
LIZ TRUSS ENERGY SUPPORT PACKAGE HAS HELPED THE HOUSING MARKET STEP...
*National Association of Property Buyers say feared fall in house prices can be prevented by stamp duty reform, tax breaks and a shake up in...
Councils respond to the sad death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth...
Responding to the Royal Household's announcement that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died, Cllr James Jamieson, Chairman of the Local Government Association, which...
Andy Street calls for ‘internal peace’ in the Conservative Party
Andy Street: Liz Truss has assured me she's committed to levelling up.
The West Midlands mayor told GB News that Ms Truss needs to focus...
New Prime Minister announced for the UK (Chambers Wales South East,...
Paul Slevin, President of Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid, said:
“Congratulations to Liz Truss on becoming the new Prime Minister.
“After a summer...
Truss’s levelling up ambitions undermined by decades-long resourcing fall in planning...
Housing and levelling up ambitions outlined by Liz Truss before becoming Leader of the Conservative Party would be undermined by a lack of resources...
ACCOUNTANCY INDUSTRY REACTION: ACCA, The Corporate Finance and FreeAgent react to...
Head of ACCA Wales, Lloyd Powell:
"While the Covid-19 crisis may have eased, the challenges facing the new Prime Minister are no less acute. Individuals...
“Good businesses will fail, unless the government acts”
The National Chair for the Federation of Small Businesses has warned many small businesses will fail, unless the government acts now with support for...
£100 billion needed now to freeze energy prices: expert
Energy boss said people 'cannot possibly afford to pay' their bills come January; MP John Redwood hints at coming VAT cut for businesses
THE Government...
Labour takes 14-point lead over Tories – GB News poll
The GB News People's Poll also found that voters regard Liz Truss as 'untrustworthy'
THE Labour Party has a 14-point lead over the Tories in...
Searches for ‘pension help’ hit a ten year high in the...
Searches for 'pension help' are up 157% from this time ten years ago, a new high in those searching for help with retirementA new...
UK Government’s response to Ofgem’s updates to the Energy Price Cap...
A Government Spokesperson said:
"We know people are incredibly worried about rising energy bills, following unprecedented gas prices across the continent driven by global events, including Putin's...
LGA responds to additional bus funding
Commenting on the Government's announcement of an additional £130 million of funding for bus operators to act as an extension of emergency support since...
Lenient sentencing leading to low fly tipping fines – councils warn
Fly-tippers prosecuted in court for the worst waste dumping offences were handed an average fine of just £335 in 2020/21, the Local Government Association...
Major boost to Welsh economy as A4119 upgrades start construction
Construction starts on major road scheme to reduce congestion and boost connections£30 million boost to local economy expected and thousands of new jobs to be...
Government to consider further relief for energy intensive industries
Consultation launched into support scheme for energy intensive industries including steel, paper, glass, ceramics, and cementTargeted proposals could mean energy intensive industries receive even...
LGA: Sugar levy should be spent by councils to tackle physical...
As the country celebrates the success of the Lionesses' Euro 2022 victory and the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, the Local Government Association (LGA) is...
Inflation ‘disastrous’ for local services – LGA responds to IFS briefing
Responding to the report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies on inflation and public service spending, Cllr James Jamieson, Chairman of the Local Government...
Cut Fuel Duty Like Germany & Inflation Will Fall
The foul stench of pump price racketeering continues, following BP's and Shell's latest excessive & opportune profiteering
"Rishi, Liz: MPs and the Nation want real...
LGA responds to ONS data on drug related deaths
Commenting on the publication of new drug related death statistics by the Office for National Statistics for the year 2021, showing an increase in...
Councils wish England luck ahead of Euro 2022 final
Ahead of the Women's Euro 2022 final at Wembley Stadium today, Cllr James Jamieson, Chairman of the Local Government Association said:
"On behalf of councils...
MPs, Motorists, & Bizs Want Khan’s ULEZ Expansion Scrapped
ULEZ Expansion - This ill-thought-out plan is simply an easy cash grab by a virtue signalling debt ridden Mayor
On the final day of TfL's...
Gov Announces First AML Providers to Attain DIATF Cert
Credas Technologies, the leading anti-money laundering platform for property professionals, has been certified against the UK Government's Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework. This...
