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Councils are working tirelessly to improve access to contraception and other sexual health services, including expanding online consultations, establishing dedicated women’s health hubs, and improving services for under-served communities.

“We urge government to review proposals, to hold industry responsible for reducing the level of waste it creates in the first place, alongside wider support for councils in their efforts to increase recycling.”

Councils face a funding gap of more than £2 billion next year (2025/26) as the Local Government Association warns against any “disastrous” further cuts in the Autumn Budget.

To effectively reduce pressure on healthcare systems, improve health outcomes and tackle inequalities it is vital to involve local government in shaping the upcoming 10-year plan for health.

"We’re pleased to see the inclusion of a ban on Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions which are the primary cause of people presenting to councils as homeless. This is something the LGA has long-called for."

A new 'snapshot' survey by the LGA reveals that councils are calling for the extension of the 'move-on' period, the time between an asylum seeker receiving a decision on their application and having to leave Home Office funded accommodation, to ease the financial impact on Local Authorities.

“The LGA is working with councils to advise government how to achieve its stated aim of tackling anti-social behaviour."

The LGA responds to the publication of the final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

“It is encouraging that the new Minister has signalled he is open to looking again at flexibility around virtual attendance at council meetings – something the LGA has been calling for since 2021." 

Alastair Campbell, currently Interim Director of Communications and Engagement at Southwark Council, has been appointed as Interim Director of Communications and will join the LGA from 2 September for six months.