Local.gov.uk Website Review

We are the national voice of local government, working with councils to support, promote and improve Proper resourcing of local government funding is essential if we are going to end rising homelessness. Tenant Fees Bill, Report Stage, House of Lords, 11 December 2018 Allowing councils to keep money from fines is helpful, but may not address the cost of the proactive work necessary to ensure letting LGA responds to Terrence Higgins Trust warning on public health budget cuts We have repeatedly argued that reductions to councils’ public health budgets is short-sighted and needs to be reversed otherwise they will undermine the objectives we all share to improve the public’s health. “It’s good to see mental health finally getting the focus that it deserves. The report makes some important recommendations about how to bring the Mental Health Act up to date and give people a stronger say in their treatment. It’s positive that the review listened to local government and recognises the role of community mental health services in preventing people from reaching crisis point in the first place. In response to the latest readership survey, first magazine is now available in an online format - take a look around and let us know what you think. The pdf is still available to do*nload and you can now also subscribe to an email alert so that you never miss new content. Sport and Physical Activity Conference 5 December 2018 - London 'first' is LGA's membership magazine received by 18,000 councillors and 400 chief executives monthly. Our e-bulletins are designed to give you relevant, timely information about the areas that matter to you. From daily news headlines to the latest on what's happening in ad*lt social care, there is an e-bulletin for you. Local government is already the most efficient, transparent and trusted part of the public sector. In this time of austerity, we will also need to be even more ambitious when it comes to reshaping services in the future.