The Latest Breaking News from The Local Government Association

Swimming pool closures put children ‘at risk of drowning’

30% of children in Year 7 cannot swim 25 metres confidently, up from 27% in 2017/18

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025

Social care leaders warn of tough times without ‘significant new funding’

A statement to the Chancellor is signed by dozens within the sector including the Local Government Association, representing councils providing care.

Evening Standard · May 22, 2025

Make all new homes have solar panels to cut bills and emissions, councils urge

The Local Government Association is calling for solar panels to be required on all new builds as part of a report into climate action.

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025

Councils on the Brink! Asylum Crisis and Tax Hikes Push Local Finances to Breaking Point

The UK’s local councils are on the brink of financial collapse due to rising demands for services, the strain of the asylum system, and increased taxation

The Fashion Central · Feb 28, 2025

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

The Local Government Association is calling on the Government to urgently address the issue in its spending review.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Winter Appeal: ‘I was told I could stay in the UK — then kicked out of my asylum accommodation’

As our Winter Appeal hits £1million, we turn the spotlight on an official policy that’s making newly recognised refugees homeless

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

More people in England being buried or cremated by councils, survey finds

Local Government Association says cost to taxpayer for last-resort ceremonies has climbed to £6m a year

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2024

Martin Lewis slams councils for acting like the ‘worst loan sharks’ over tax collection

The Local Government Association, which represents councils, said authorities should strive to work with people who are struggling to meet their council tax bills

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024

Local housing deals could deliver 200,000 new social homes over the next 30 years, council body argues

Exclusive: The Local Government Association wants longer-term commitment to house building

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024

UK cities need greener new builds – and more of them

Amid the growing local government bankruptcy crisis, as many as half of the local authorities in England and Wales might be forced to cut their green spaces budgets. The situation in Scotland and Northern Ireland is not much better. A survey by the Local Government Association in February 2024 found…

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024