Government

Responding the announcement that gyms and leisure centres will be able to reopen from July 25, Cllr Gerald Vernon Jackson, Chair of the Local...

Responding to the publication of the NHS Test and Trace service figures for the period 25 June – 1 July 2020, Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman...

In response to the Education Minister's announcement on schools reopening in September, Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj said: “We welcome the clarity that the...

Responding to the Government’s £10 million new funding to boost tourism in England announced at the Local Government Association’s annual conference today, Cllr Gerald...

Responding to the latest ONS figures on coronavirus deaths in care homes, which show almost 20,000 care home residents have died with coronavirus, Cllr...

Pub goers are being reminded to drink and socialise safely to minimise the risk of infection from coronavirus, so that everyone can enjoy the...

Responding to the news that Airbus is going to cut 1,435 jobs at its North Wales facilities, Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats Jane...

Millions of drivers are at risk of drink-driving as nearly a third (30%) have plans to head to the pub to celebrate the end...

Responding to the Welsh Government announcement that pubs, cafes and restaurants with existing outdoor seating areas can begin to re-open from 13 July, Wales...

Responding to the launch of the second phase of the independent review into the misuse of drugs, to be led by Professor Dame Carol...

Wales TUC are deeply concerned by reports that an increasing number of employers are issuing mass redundancy notices. This includes several that have received...

Survey shows that, between March and June, councils have incurred £4.8 billion of extra cost pressures and income losses as a result of...

Responding to the Prime Minister’s plan to rebuild the UK following the COVID-19 crisis, Cllr James Jamieson, Chairman of the Local Government Association, said: “We...

Responding to the latest ONS figures on coronavirus deaths, which show that deaths involving COVID-19 as a percentage of all deaths in care homes...

Responding to figures from Shelter showing around 84,000 fewer homes could be delivered in England this year due to the impact of coronavirus, Cllr...

Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, said: “It is understandable that people want to enjoy the sunshine and councils...

Responding to latest ONS figures showing significantly raised rates of death involving coronavirus among social care workers compared to the general population, Cllr Ian...

General Secretary Shavanah Taj said: “The greatest risk facing the Welsh economy remains a failure to get the coronavirus under control. Despite the progress that...

Responding to the latest Department for Education school attendance statistics which show that class sizes are increasing, Cllr Teresa Heritage, Vice Chairman of the...

Responding to the publication of the NHS Test and Trace service figures for the period 11-17 June 2020, Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman of the...

As Britain braces itself for a heatwave this week, councils are urging people to take all necessary health precautions against the rising temperatures, while...

Responding to the Government’s announcement that museums and galleries will reopen from 4 July, Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Culture,...

Responding to £105 million of funding announced by the Government to help keep rough sleepers safe and off the streets, Cllr David Renard, the...

Responding to the latest ONS figures on coronavirus deaths, which show that deaths involving COVID-19 as a percentage of all deaths in care homes...

Responding to the Government’s publication of its future roadmap for those who are shielding, as announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary at...

Responding to measures announced by government to get the construction industry building again, Cllr David Renard, Local Government Association housing spokesman, said: “Councils will do...

Responding to an Institute for Fiscal Studies report on the financial risks facing councils as a result of the impact of coronavirus, Cllr Richard...

Responding to the announcement by government of a £1 billion Covid “catch up” package to tackle the impact of lost teaching time, Cllr Judith...

Responding to the second part of the annual Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) budget survey, which focuses on the impact of...

Responding to a Public Health England report on the impact of coronavirus on Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups, Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman of...

Jeremy Thomson Cook, Chief Economist at Equals says: “Inflation remains well below the Bank of England’s target here in the UK, running at 0.5%...

Responding to the Government’s announcement to extend the free school meals voucher scheme over the summer holidays, Cllr Judith Blake, Chair of the LGA’s...

Responding to the latest ONS figures on coronavirus deaths, which show that deaths involving COVID-19 as a percentage of all deaths in care homes...

The continuing fall in Coronavirus cases should give some cause for hope that parts of the Welsh tourist industry will be able reopen this...

Responding to the announcement in the Commons by Local Government Minister Simon Clarke that the that the Government was working on a “comprehensive plan...

Responding to a report by the Early Intervention Foundation and Action for Children which found school closures, social distancing and lockdown measures have seriously...

People are being urged to put safety before any sun this weekend to avoid putting themselves and others at risk when they visit popular...

Cllr Judith Blake, Chair of the LGA’s Children and Young People Board, said: “Teachers have done a fantastic job keeping schools open to vulnerable families...

This summer the Local Government Association will host its first-ever virtual Annual Conference as councils continue to lead local communities through the COVID-19 crisis. The...

The No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) condition needs to be suspended by government so that all vulnerable individuals are entitled to receive support...

The public are being urged to take extra care when visiting high streets and town centres to avoid a second spike in coronavirus infection,...

Responding to the first part of the annual Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) budget survey, which focuses on the COVID-19 response,...

Young workers in Wales three times more likely to be employed in sectors where jobs are most at risk Expansion of employment support schemes vital...

Responding to an Age UK report on how more than one million carers aged 70 and over have taken on an increased burden of...

Responding to a National Audit Office report on readying the NHS and social care in England for COVID-19, Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman of the...

Nearly 700,000 direct jobs could be created in England’s low-carbon and renewable energy economy by 2030, rising to more than 1.18 million by 2050,...

Responding to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on mental health, Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman...

Responding to the Government’s announcement to drop plans for all primary school years in England to go back to school before the end of...

Responding to the latest ONS figures on coronavirus deaths, which show that deaths involving COVID-19 as a percentage of all deaths in care homes...

Responding to the District Councils Network survey which found some leisure centres may never re-open, Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Chair of the LGA’s Culture, Tourism...