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LGA responds to £220 million Community Renewal Fund announcement

LGA at COP26

Councils respond to 2021 Spending Review and Autumn Budget

LGA responds to Building Back Britain Commission report on housing shortage

"This latest report on the severe shortage of homes in some areas of the country underlines the chronic need to build more social housing where it is most needed and the role councils need to be able to play to tackle this crisis."

Avoid dangerous home fireworks this year, councils and fire services warn

"If you plan on having a home display, check to confirm the fireworks you buy have a CE safety mark on them and use them as instructed in the safety instructions."

Member peer virtual conference Day 1: Climate emergency, Thursday 4 November 2021

View the presentation slides from this virtual event.

LGA responds to Health Education England report on mental health workforce

“Councils have proved how critical they are in providing services during COVID-19, working closely with schools and other partners to provide support to children and young people, but have had to divert all their early intervention spending into more acute services due to overstretched budgets."

Sustainable procurement: Delivering local economic, social and environmental priorities

Taxi and PHV licensing webinar - 3 November

Presentations from this event are available here.

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