What does local government hope to get from the Spending Review?
From a a multi-year funding settlement to fixing the social care crisis, William Eichler explores what local government is hoping to hear on Wednesday.
Thousands of council workers to strike over pay in Scotland
26/10/2021 Trade unions have warned half of Scotland’s local authority areas will see strike action next month unless an agreement is made over council pay. |
£30m skills deal approved for South West Wales
26/10/2021 A £30m programme to provide thousands of people access to skills opportunities across South West Wales has been approved by the UK Government and Welsh Government. |
Call for ‘zero-tolerance’ on damp in social homes
26/10/2021 Tackling damp and mould must be a higher priority for social landlords, the Housing Ombudsman has said in a new report. |
Councils warn against 'unnecessary' free garden waste collections
25/10/2021 Councils have criticised government proposals for universal free garden waste collection, warning they are not the answer to reducing landfill. |
Report calls for communities to be given more power over planning
25/10/2021 Local people should have more decision-making powers over new developments in their neighbourhoods, a report for a think tank has argued. |
Councils warn children’s social care costs will soar by £600m a year
25/10/2021 The cost of children's social care in England will increase by £600m each year due to soaring demand, councils leaders have warned. |
Government announces £65m rent arrears support package
25/10/2021 Councils will receive £65m to support low-income households in rent arrears due to the pandemic. |
Study raises concern over availability and price of children’s care
22/10/2021 Local authorities are being forced to put children in unsuitable accommodation due to a shortage of suitable placements, a study has found. |
Watchdog warns care services face a 'tsunami of unmet need'
22/10/2021 There could be a 'tsunami' of people not having the care they need unless action is taken to address staff shortages in social care, a watchdog has said today. |
Half a million more disadvantaged children to receive new laptops and tablets
22/10/2021 Up to half a million more disadvantaged children and young people in England will receive new laptops and tablets to provide access education and support. |
Report shows Adoption Activity Days have saved £250m in care costs over past decade
22/10/2021 A charity has called for all children in care to have the opportunity to attend Adoption Activity Days (AADs), often seen as the ‘last resort’ for those who are harder to place. |
More than £13bn needed to make up for lost learning, latest figures show
21/10/2021 A £13.5bn cash injection is needed over the next three years to help pupils recover from lost learning, new analysis has revealed. |
Ministers urged to make more use of outcomes-based approaches
21/10/2021 The use of Social Impact Bonds could help deliver better public services for less money, according to a new report. |
County areas are 'poor relation' in internet speeds, MPs warn
21/10/2021 County ares could become the 'poor relation' to cities in the Government's gigabit rollout, MPs have warned today. |
Pandemic had 'devastating' health impact on shielded population, says charity
20/10/2021 Urgent action is needed to tackle the unmet health need and worsening mental health of those people asked to shield during the pandemic, a charity has said. |
Care managers report 'significant' service disruption due to staff shortages
20/10/2021 Staff shortages are forcing two-thirds of care homes to turn people away from their services, a new survey has warned. |
Report hits out at 'dysfunctional' early childhood care system
20/10/2021 Early education and childcare is a 'dysfunctional system' that needs a radical re-think, a report has concluded today. |
Shortage of land holding back new homes, small builders warn
20/10/2021 A lack of land is the main barrier preventing more homes from being built, small builders have warned in a new survey. |
Councils call for £12.2bn investment to achieve net zero
19/10/2021 Councils could retrofit over 1,000 homes a day with energy efficiency measures by 2030 with the right investment and powers, a report has argued today. |
Southend to become a city in honour of Sir David Amess
19/10/2021 The Prime Minister has announced the Queen has granted Southend with city status to honour of Sir David Amess. |
This issue of Public Property examines how how flexible workspaces can lead the way in regeneration for local authorities, Why local authority intervention is key to successful urban regeneration schemes and if the Government’s challenge of embracing beauty is an opportunity for communities.
The March issue also takes a closer look at Blackburn with Darwen Council's first digital health hub to help people gain control over health and care services.
