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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."   

“Councils have led the way in reducing teenage pregnancies. We must now build on the achievements of the past 25 years by tackling persistent inequalities, digital exclusion, school absence and pandemic legacies."

While recent reforms of Right to Buy (RTB) precipitated a sharp uptick in applications from people wanting to buy their council houses, local authorities see long-term benefits from them for boosting their stock of social housing, a new survey by the Local Government Association has found.

"We know that high levels of caffeine in energy drinks have been linked to health problems in children, making this ban a vital step in safeguarding children’s health and giving every child the best start in life."

Debbie Ward has been announced as the Head of the new Council Housebuilding Support Service (CHoSS).  

Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor, Chair of the LGA's Health and Wellbeing Committee said "Identifying risks early gives people the best chance to take action before problems develop. If you receive an invitation, don’t ignore it. It’s quick, free, and could be one of the most important steps you take for your health and future.

“As councils and communities face the stark reality of limited and poor-quality housing supply, this amendment could be a game changer. PDR allows developers to avoid contributing to affordable housing in the local area which has a real world impact – a fifth of families in temporary accommodation could be permanently housed.

No local authority area in the country has more than one dentist providing NHS treatment per 1,000 people, with rural areas more likely to have fewer NHS practices.

"Without much-needed long-term investment in this essential preventative care service, many older people and those with physical and learning disabilities will continue to be in hospital and residential care longer than necessary. Young care leavers, people fleeing domestic abuse, and those experiencing homelessness will be without stable housing."

Cllr Louise Gittins, Chair of the Local Government Association, which represents councils across England and Wales, said:“We are taking stock of the temporary injunction from the High Court and will be convening meetings with the Home Office, MHCLG and other partners, including the National Police Chiefs’ Council, to understand how best to support our councils following the decision."It will, of course, be for individual councils to determine what this ruling means for them. We know that asylum and resettlement is linked to wider issues such as housing pressures and community cohesion and that