Briefings and responses

The introduction of the Employment Rights Bill aims to upgrade the UK labour market so that it is fit for a modern economy.

Wednesday 16 October, 14:30-16:00

All roads face wear and tear requiring ongoing maintenance. But funding has not kept up, and our local road network is now an asset in decline due to this deficit.

We clearly recognise the need to strengthen and increase housebuilding across the country and believe that all local authorities have their part to play. To do that local authorities need the right powers, skills, resources, and funding to take action.

Sport England has invited all those who are involved in sport or physical activity to share their views to ensure that their assumptions remain correct..

There must be joint work with an incoming government to reform – in coproduction with people drawing on care and support – the approach to adult social care, and better joint working between the NHS and local government to support people.

Sport and leisure play a positive role in promoting the health and well-being of people and their communities, with local councils continuing to work hard to provide these services.

The LGA welcomes the long-awaited Renters’ Rights Bill which will which Government has designed to help to deliver a fairer, more secure, and higher quality private rented sector (PRS).

This response has been cleared by the lead members of the LGA’s Economy and Resources Board.

Councils want to work as partners with central government on climate action. Councils are well-placed to do this as place-shapers, convenors of communities and partners, delivery agents, commissioners, and owners of assets.