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The latest figures published today show that the number of adults in contact with treatment services for drug and alcohol misuse in 2024/25 was up by six per cent on the previous year.

“Councils stand ready to support their communities to be active and stay healthy.

"Good quality, safe, and secure digital working and data records that connect people’s health and care are the cornerstone of a modern, integrated sector that puts people at its centre."

“Child poverty not only limits children’s life chances and wellbeing but also imposes significant long-term costs on our economy and society."

Senior officers in local government are set to benefit from new digital and AI leadership skills to drive forward transformation in their councils and communities.

New feedback from councils, published in a new report today, shows that free holiday provision for low-income families improves children’s health and wellbeing and boosts future school attendance.

“We are pleased the Government has announced this plan as it is vital there is a national strategy for children and young people.

Councils can be the catalyst to unlocking the UK’s economic potential, but need the right powers and funding from government to deliver on this possibility, according to a new report.

“This is an ambitious strategy – its goal of ending homelessness for good is admirable. It will help prevent homelessness, and support those who are homeless to find a home."

“These findings highlight that reform of the SEND system is needed urgently and is unavoidable."