LGA calls for clarity over COVID support scheme reimbursement

Following the Government’s announcement of a new legal duty to self-isolate with councils responsible for distributing financial support to low-income households to help, The Local Government Association has called for 'urgent clarity' about how councils will be reimbursed.

Over two million homes without a working smoke alarm, says LGA

According to the Local Government Association, figures for 2018/19 show that 9 per cent of households in England – the equivalent of 2.17 million - do not have a working smoke alarm and only 26 per cent of people who own an alarm test it at least once a month.

Major challenges ahead for schools in poorer areas

The IFS is warning that schools serving more deprived pupils face major challenges over the next few years.

Liverpool City Region promoting inclusive economic recovery

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has become one of 12 founder members of the new Inclusive Growth Network.

Care homes to get free PPE until March

A new adult social care winter plan has been revealed which aims to curb the spread of coronavirus infections in care settings.

Government has 48 hours to protect renters, says Labour

Labour is calling on the government to extend the evictions ban due to end on 20 September to avoid a homelessness crisis this winter.

Counties outline social care reform priorities

The CCN has outlined the themes it believes should be at the heart of reform the adult social care system in the wake coronavirus pandemic.

Report calls for £1.2bn roads investment

Investment of £1.2bn would improve more than 5,000km of roads and prevent more than 8,000 fatal and serious injuries over the next 20 years.

£546m care home package to be announced

Boris Johnson has announced a £546 million funding package to help protect care homes from coronavirus this winter.

Councils to receive housing support for vulnerable people

The government has announced that 274 councils are set to receive housing support for vulnerable people.

Green spaces have a key role to play in recovery

The new Parks and Green Space Network has called on the government to deliver a truly green economic recovery from coronavirus.

£14m for Wales’ sport and leisure sector

New funding will support Wales’ sport and leisure sector against the ongoing challenges resulting from coronavirus.

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