While local government has seen some funding growth in recent years and a multi-year settlement, the LGA estimates that councils in England still face a £7 billion funding gap by 2028/29 ... LGA statement on AutumnBudget.
... of the LGA's Inclusive Growth Committee, said. "We are pleased government has listened to the LGA and will extend local plan deadlines for our members for reasons out of their control.
The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling for councils to be made equal partners with the NHS to prevent digital reform in health and social care from failing ...Digital health and care reform will fail without councils, warns LGA.
The LGA's State of DigitalLocal Government review highlights variation in digital maturity, capacity and delivery capability across the sector, it also points to wider structural challenges that limit progress.
Responding to the Covid Inquiry module six report, Cllr Eamonn O'Brien, Chair of the LGA, said. ... Covid inquiry findings on the care sector - LGA response. Vacancies in adult social care at decade low - LGA reacts to Skills for Care report.
Responding to the King's Fund report on variation in access to long-term adult social care between local authorities, Cllr Dr WendyTaylorMBE, Chair of the LGA's Health and Wellbeing Committee, said. ... LGA response to the King's Fund report.
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The LGA says the figures are largely a result of astronomical care costs. Previous research by the LGA found the number of children's home placements costing £10,000 or more per week increased from 120 to 1,500 between 2018 and 2023.
To mark five years after councils took on new duties under the Domestic AbuseAct 2021 the LGA survey of 49 councils highlights both the scale of support being delivered and the growing challenges facing services ... LGA.