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Awaab’s Law: reflecting on housing and public health

Cllr Carole Williams reflects on the transformative potential of Awaab’s Law, a landmark policy born from tragedy. The death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, caused by prolonged exposure to mould in social housing, has become a catalyst for change across the housing and public health sectors.

Improving physical activity levels for disabled people and people with long term health conditions

The LGA Culture, Tourism and Sport Committee is taking an in-depth look at a range of inequalities in activity levels, with the aim of sharing effective practice within the sector. We are seeking your examples of what councils, and their partners are doing to get people with a disability and long term health condition physically active so they can reap the full benefits.

Other issues in local government finance

A wide range of issues impact on operational local government finance. The LGA monitors policy developments to assess their effects on local government finance, responding to consultations and working with central government and other bodies to ensure the impacts of changes are understood and fully funded.