Research today reveals a 23pc rise in public health funerals between 2018-2023

'When arranging public health funerals, councils will seek to ensure wishes of the deceased are respected and they are provided with a dignified funeral', we tell Sky News

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This General Election comes at a pivotal time for the country

As we lead up to July 4, the LGA will be making case that it is councils - with right funding and powers - who can provide the answers to so many of the issues any incoming Gov will face

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LGA's assurance framework will 'evolve' lgcplus.com/finance/lgas-a…

LGA launches leadership programme lgcplus.com/politics/gover…

Councils strive to keep council tax down at same time as trying to provide more than 800 services every day, we tell Mail+

While council tax is an important funding stream, it has never been the solution to the pressures facing local services

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Councils work hard to meet time limit for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) amid 'increasing demand and insufficient funding', louise gittins 🌹🌹🌹 tells BBC News (UK)

The SEND system remains under huge strain with the number of EHCPs increasing every year

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I’m delighted to have been asked to be co-chair of the new NHS England cross-sector ADHD Taskforce alongside Professor Anita Thapar.

It will provide the chance for national partners to work together to ensure services meet the needs of those with ADHD.⬇️
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LGA Chair Shaun Davies - Standing Up for Telford has launched a new programme - Leaders Plus - to offer new insights and further development for experienced council leaders

Find out more ⬇️

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To mark 10 years since the Care Act gained Royal Assent, @LGAnews publishes a report highlighting the issues councils are facing in delivering care to residents who need it most - buff.ly/3K4IeIg #localgov

Council employees have today been offered a pay increase of at least £1,290 - which equates to 5.77 per cent for the lowest paid - from 1 April 2024

Read more below 🔽

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LGA survey: 30% 'not confident' of meeting care duties next year lgcplus.com/politics/servi…

Ten years of the Care Act 2014: 'the right legislation, undermined by a lack of funding' - Community Care communitycare.co.uk/2024/05/14/ten…