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“The care workforce plays a fundamental and valued role in supporting people who draw on social care to live the independent lives they want to lead."

"Fair remuneration, including pension provision, is vital so that people from all walks of life feel able to stand for public office."

“Decisions about collections and services must remain in the hands of communities, not handed over to producers whose priority will inevitably be profit. If this scheme is to succeed, it must strengthen local delivery, not sideline it.”

Older industrial towns and cities in England could deliver £13 billion in untapped economic potential, if government provides the necessary support to unlock local economic opportunities and break down place-specific barriers to growth, according to Local Government Association analysis.

The LGA responds to the Government's Pride in Place programme

The gap between the amount of money councils are paying in housing benefit and the amount they are reimbursed from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) increased to £266 million, new analysis by the Local Government Association has found.

Responding to the Housing Ombudsman's Annual Complaints Review, Cllr Tom Hunt, Chair of the LGA’s Inclusive Growth Committee said: “Everyone deserves a safe and secure home to live in, and it is never acceptable if people find themselves in situations where they do not have access to it."

“These figures show how the temporary accommodation crisis facing councils is only worsening. As more and more people turn to their council for help, local authorities are having to stretch budgets further."

"We know that right from a young age, good oral health can impact the speech, sleep, eating and overall health of a child. Councils up and down the country have been working hard with local early years providers and schools to improve the oral health of children."

Cllr Tom Hunt, Chair of the LGA’s Inclusive Growth Committee, said: “Integrating Jobcentre Plus (JCP) with the national careers service (NCS) is a significant reform that must lead to a more seamless service for people looking to move into, and progress in work, as well as for employers looking to recruit."