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Local councils in England at risk of insolvency over £3bn funding black hole

Several councils are in ‘an endgame’ where they face increasingly drastic action to balance the books, LGA says

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of Afghan asylum seekers evicted from hotels ‘at risk of homelessness due to housing shortage’

Councils at ‘crisis point’ as they scramble to find housing for 8,000 Afghan asylum seekers

The Independent UK

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

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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

Afghans who fled to Britain risk homelessness due to UK housing crisis

The warning comes from the Local Government Association as it prepares for its annual conference in Bournemouth, and as the UK is gripped by an 'acute' housing shortage

Daily Mirror

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

Councils hit by ‘completely unsustainable’ annual bill for free bus passes

The Local Government Association warned that the cost of the scheme is putting services at risk.

The Independent UK

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Millions of drivers may be forced to use phone to pay for parking – survey

The RAC said the move ‘spells bad news’ for many motorists.

The Independent UK

Disposable vapes cause fires and cost taxpayer, English and Welsh councils say

Single-use E-cigarettes difficult to recycle and cause fires in bin lorries, Local Government Association says

The Guardian - UK

Tensions rise as Cessnock councillors accused of racism in Voice, cultural policy debate

'Abuse is abuse, or I'll claim myself to be Aboriginal.'

Newcastle Herald

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

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

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

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.'

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The Guardian - UK

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

Manchester Evening News

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.

The Independent UK

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

Concern over rising number of Ukrainian refugees in UK facing homelessness

More than 4,000 Ukrainian households have required assistance from local authorities in the face of the risk of homelessness.

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UK campaigners call for tighter regulations on vapes to match tobacco

To tackle their popularity with children, campaigners and councils want vapes to be taxed and sold in plain packaging behind counter

The Independent UK

Call for excise tax on disposable vapes to deter children

It comes as the Local Government Association urged tobacco-style regulations on the display of vaping products in shops, also to deter under-18s.

Wales Online

Councils ‘in the dark’ over Government funding for public health

'Councils, residents and our communities need clarity' says the Local Government Association

The Independent UK

Social housing regulator finds thousands of homes have serious mould and damp

The initial findings from a report come after the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak who was exposed to mould in a housing association flat.

The Independent UK

Government kick-starts local development funding to replace EU investment

It has approved councils’ plans to invest a £2.6 billion pot that succeeds the European Structural and Investment Fund.

Chronicle Live

Northumberland County Council's budget uncertainty remains despite Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement

The local government settlement is expected later this year

The Guardian - UK

Bigger council tax rises will not prevent more cuts to services, councils say

Chancellor relaxes cap on raising rates to part-finance planned cash injection for adult social care

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