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Councils hail 24% rise in attempts to quit smoking

25/07/2025

The number of people attempting to quit smoking using council commissioned Stop Smoking Services has grown by almost a quarter, according to NHSE data.

Councils face pressure to cut back on prevention spending

15/07/2025

Overstretched budgets mean that care leaders have been forced to reduce spending on prevention by more than 10% this year, a new ADASS survey has revealed.

Measles death prompts call to improve vaccine uptake

14/07/2025

There is an urgent need to address falling immunisation rates to protect children against measles, local authority leaders have said.

Building Healthier Communities: The Case for Investing in Public Health

11/07/2025

Explore how targeted, community-based public health strategies can improve lives, reduce NHS pressure, and deliver cost savings for local authorities.

Councils must support care-experienced young people, says report

11/07/2025

More funding is required to improve early intervention services for children’s social care, says Education Committee.

LGA calls for new coalition to fix health and care system

01/07/2025

Local authority leaders have called for a new ‘national-local coalition’ that puts prevention at the centre of a modern health and care system.

Council chiefs call for boost to occupational therapist workforce

09/06/2025

Council leaders have called on the Government to invest in occupational therapists (OTs) to improve health, care, and prevention strategy outcomes.

Councils struggle to tackle violence against women and girls

16/05/2025

Local support services for violence against women and girls (VAWG) are experiencing increased pressure due to high volumes of referrals and inadequate funding, study finds.

Councils struggling to make case for preventative digital care

29/04/2025

Local authorities are struggling to make the investment case for preventative digital care, according to a commission looking at proactive care services.

Black country councils in £45m child protection pilot

19/03/2025

Walsall and Wolverhampton councils have announced they are continuing to work with Government on a £45m pilot programme aimed at improving child protection.

Potholes: Treating the illness not just the symptom

17/03/2025

With the publication of the ALARM survey, chair of the Asphalt Industry Alliance, David Giles, talks to LocalGov about investing in local roads.

Prevention services 'at risk'

12/03/2025

Prevention services are ‘at risk' because of rising social care spending, a local government leader has warned.

Southport attack report highlights ‘serious issues’ with Prevent

27/01/2025

An investigation into the handling of Axel Rudakubana before he carried out the fatal Southport attack has found ‘serious issues’ with Prevent.

Council welcomes Prevent inquiry after Southport attack

21/01/2025

Lancashire County Council has welcomed the announcement of an inquiry into the Prevent programme following the conviction of Southport killer Axel Rudakubana.

Government seeks Prevent programme 'answers' after Southport attack

21/01/2025

Reforms to Prevent are to be unveiled this week ahead of a public inquiry looking at why it failed to stop last year's fatal Southport knife attack.

Reeves urged to promote prevention spending in Budget

21/10/2024

The chancellor has been urged to use next week’s Autumn Budget to amend fiscal rules to promote spending on prevention.

Why age alone shouldn’t define local government leadership image

Why age alone shouldn’t define local government leadership

Age should never define leadership in local government, says Graeme McDonald, Managing Director of Solace. Instead, councils should invest in inclusive, skills-based development for officers and councillors to deliver effective public services.
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