The Latest Breaking News from LGA

Academy schools get lower Ofsted ratings, research suggests

Fewer than half of academy schools improved their Ofsted rating from ‘inadequate’ or ‘requires improvement’ to ‘good’ over four years.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

More protection needed for councillors ahead of local elections, says LGA

James Jamieson, chairman of the LGA , said that an ‘increasing number’ of candidates are being subjected to ‘abuse, threats and intimidation’.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2022

Firebombs and death threats: councillors need more protection, say UK bodies

Dozens of seats going uncontested as candidates step down due to ‘truly toxic’ environment

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2022

Fears over hosting scheme as Ukrainians arriving in UK already registering as homeless

At least 36 refugee households arriving under Homes for Ukraine have already registered as homeless

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

Calls for more families to get free school meals amid cost of living crisis

The Local Government Association wants the income threshold raised so that more pupils will benefit

Manchester Evening News · Mar 29, 2022

Revealed: top 10 children’s care providers made £300m profits

Concern at growing role of private equity as councils struggle to meet spiralling costs

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2022

Pupils should be automatically enrolled for free school meals, say councils

The Local Government Association, which represents councils, has said that automatic enrolment for free school meals (FSM) should be introduced

Wales Online · Mar 25, 2022

Quit smoking campaign calls for VAT cut on vaping products and more advice for hospital patients

Councils are also calling on the Government to impose a Smokefree 2030 levy on tobacco manufacturers

Wales Online · Mar 9, 2022

Paying by direct debit may mean families get £150 energy rebate quicker

The Government previously announced a package of support known as the Energy Bills Rebate to help households with rising energy costs

Wales Online · Feb 26, 2022

Households could get £150 energy rebate quicker with direct debit, say councils

Getting the money to council taxpayers without direct debit arrangements will take longer, the Local Government Association said.

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022