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Research shows poor households are being left in the 'digital slow lane'

The Local Government Association believes that poorer households are being left behind during the cost of living crisis.

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Most deprived areas being left in broadband slow lane, says LGA

The report, covering England only, said fixed broadband access is linked to economic activity and educational attainment.

The Independent UK

Councillor forced to lock their kids in the house after death threat

Local Government Association has called on the Government to address 'toxic discourse and abuse' against local councillors.'

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Rise in school absences since Covid driven by anxiety and lack of support, say English councils

Evidence to MPs claims parents more cautious about sending children to school with minor ailments

The Guardian - UK

Councillors back campaign against abuse of local politicians - but admit they need to get their own house in order

The LGA says that seven in 10 councillors experienced abuse and intimidation over the last 12 months - undermining democracy; preventing elected members from representing their communities and deterring individuals from standing as candidates.

Manchester Evening News

Councils say pothole funding is 31 times below budget per mile for major roads

The Local Government Association urged the Treasury to use next week’s Budget to provide more money to councils to fix pothole-plagued local roads.

The Independent UK

Concern over rising number of Ukrainian refugees in UK facing homelessness

More than 4,000 Ukrainian households have required assistance from local authorities in the face of the risk of homelessness.

The Independent UK

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UK campaigners call for tighter regulations on vapes to match tobacco

To tackle their popularity with children, campaigners and councils want vapes to be taxed and sold in plain packaging behind counter

The Guardian - UK

Call for excise tax on disposable vapes to deter children

It comes as the Local Government Association urged tobacco-style regulations on the display of vaping products in shops, also to deter under-18s.

The Independent UK

Councils ‘in the dark’ over Government funding for public health

'Councils, residents and our communities need clarity' says the Local Government Association

Wales Online

Social housing regulator finds thousands of homes have serious mould and damp

The initial findings from a report come after the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak who was exposed to mould in a housing association flat.

The Independent UK

Government kick-starts local development funding to replace EU investment

It has approved councils’ plans to invest a £2.6 billion pot that succeeds the European Structural and Investment Fund.

The Independent UK

Northumberland County Council's budget uncertainty remains despite Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement

The local government settlement is expected later this year

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Bigger council tax rises will not prevent more cuts to services, councils say

Chancellor relaxes cap on raising rates to part-finance planned cash injection for adult social care

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English councils warn of ‘existential crisis’ caused by funding shortfall

Local Government Association says any attempt to patch up budgets by raising council tax is doomed to fail

Wales Online

Councils may need to hike council tax by a fifth to plug funding gap

Local authorities, though, must trigger referendum to increase council tax by more than 2.99 per cent

The Independent UK

Councils would need to hike council tax by 20% to plug funding gap – LGA

LGA analysis suggests councils will face a £3.4 billion funding gap in the next financial year, with councils already facing unexpected extra costs.

Wales Online

Demand from over 65s pushing sexual health services to brink of collapse

There are fears there could be a surge in sexually transmitted diseases

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Sexually transmitted infections on the rise among over-65s in England

Increase in sexual activity among older people and popularity of chemsex are driving trend, say researchers

The Independent UK

Sexual health services on brink as demand soars – particularly among over 65s

Councils have condemned cuts to sexual health spend as demand for care has increased.

Manchester Evening News

Warning set to be issued over state of social care sector

The National Children and Adult Services Conference is taking place at Manchester Central Exhibition Centre

The Independent UK

‘Things have never been so bad’ for England’s social care sector – Adass

A ‘staggering’ number of older and disabled people are not getting the social care and support they need, a conference will hear.

The Independent UK

‘Unacceptable crisis’ of lone children in asylum hotels needs urgent action, councils say

During July and September this year, 1,322 lone children were housed by the Home Office in hotels

Manchester Evening News

These Greater Manchester hospitals have roofs at risk of collapse - and they might not be fixed for 13 years

The roofs at buildings at the Royal Oldham and Salford Royal hospitals are among those containing a material slammed as a 'ticking time bomb' by one NHS chief executive

Wales Online

DIY dentistry fears as NHS 'dental deserts' grow across England

People in rural and deprived areas are more likely to miss out on vital care

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