Poverty - Page 5

08 January 2024

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has failed to commit to making the Household Support F...

FINANCE

Social rents set for 7.7% increase

By Martin Ford | 08 January 2024

The social rent cap has been set at 7.7% for the next financial year.

COUNCIL TAX

Local leaders need the tools to implement systemic solutions

By Claire Kober | 11 December 2023

Devolution of council tax and business rates, coupled with central Government infrastructure inve...

HEALTH

How can councils protect health in the face of financial strain?

By Jennie Leggat | 07 December 2023

Jennie Leggat highlights the impacts of local government underfunding on people’s health and how ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Under pressure

By Greg Clark | 04 December 2023

Pressures are increasing in every local authority he speaks to, but with the need to bear down on...

SOCIAL CARE

Santa or the Grinch? No quick fix for fail finances

By Heather Jameson | 29 November 2023

Heather Jameson says: 'It all comes back to the same issues over and again for local government. ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Autumn Statement: what lies behind the promises?

By Cllr Adam Hug | 28 November 2023

Despite a few helpful announcements from the chancellor in relation to cost of living and hospita...

AUTUMN STATEMENT

Fulfilling a crucial role for children

By Ann McGauran | 27 November 2023

As directors of children’s services prepare to attend the National Children and Adult Services Co...

AUTUMN STATEMENT

Autumn Statement: end of Household Support Fund leaves gaping hole

By Lynn Perry MBE | 25 November 2023

The Household Support Fund is an essential safety net for families in crisis – removing it means ...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Living Wage hike places council budgets under pressure

By Mark Conrad | 22 November 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the biggest-ever hike in the UK minimum wage – but the move ...

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