HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 | History Defined

Afghan asylum seekers ‘at risk of homelessness due to housing shortage’

Thousands of Afghans have been served notice by the Home Office to leave their temporary bridging hotels by the end of August.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Local councils at ‘crisis point’ warn Afghan families will be homeless if they’re removed from hotels

Thousands of Afghans have been served notice from the Home Office to leave hotels across the country by August

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2023

Labour will ensure local decisions taken by those ‘with skin in the game’

Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner said her party will give people a ‘bigger stake’ in the future of their area.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Energy saving schemes falling short, councils warn

Councils are calling for a new local approach after the flagship energy efficiency scheme supported just 60,000 homes in 2022.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

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.

TechRadar · May 17, 2023

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 · May 11, 2023

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.'

Wales Online · May 3, 2023

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 · Apr 23, 2023

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 · Mar 24, 2023

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 · Mar 10, 2023