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In our Autumn Budget submission, we make clear that ambitions to rewire the state and boost good growth across the country will only succeed if the Government confronts the financial crisis facing councils and local services and turbo-charges genuine English devolution.
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In 2025/26, we supported 100% of local authorities that had a change of political leadership or control. Tell us how we can support your authority. Share your feedback on our improvement support in this five minute survey. Closes Monday 9 November 2026. orlo.uk/eB2CC
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Read our response to the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman annual review of Adult Social Care complaints, which shows a 22% rise. #LocalGov is continuing to work hard to try and ensure people who need it receive safe and high-quality care.⬇️ orlo.uk/P5iHM

Adult social care complaints rise 22 per cent - LGA responds

Responding to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman annual review of Adult Social Care Complaints 2025-26, Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, Chair of the LGA's Health and Wellbeing Committee, said:

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With less than 100 days until upcoming changes to tobacco and vape laws, we’re encouraging retailers to not leave it too late in preparing for when the changes take effect. orlo.uk/vph8l

100 days to go: Retailers urged to prepare for tobacco and vape changes

Retailers are urged to get ready for upcoming changes to tobacco and vape laws, with 100 days until it becomes illegal to sell tobacco to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009.

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In our Autumn Budget submission, we make clear that ambitions to rewire the state and boost good growth across the country will only succeed if the Government confronts the financial crisis facing councils and local services and turbo-charges genuine English devolution.
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Councils support the Government's commitment to deliver meaningful devolution across England. However, they also need access to the powers and funding to deliver vital services and prosperity for residents, including any areas currently without mayors or strategic authorities.
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Read our Autumn Budget submission: local.gov.uk/parliament/brie…

Autumn Budget 2026: LGA submission

From delivering new homes, to promoting economic growth or improving the life chances of the most vulnerable in our society, councils are the key to solving our biggest local and national challenges....

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Last chance to book on to our webinar tomorrow (Thursday 24 Sep): English devolution and health: Panacea or Pandora’s Box? Organised by @TheKingsFund , the session will explore the implications of English devolution for health and public health.⬇️ orlo.uk/7WDRL
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What could help accelerate place-based public service reform? The LGA is developing a sector-led vision for public service reform and wants to hear from councillors, council officers, academics and others. Share your thoughts and views: orlo.uk/9Wi1X
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Our public affairs team was at the Liberal Democrat conference this week. Sessions covered digital inclusion, multi-party collaboration in "no overall control" councils, and adult social care reform. We also hosted our LGA reception, with a speech from Leader Ed Davey MP.
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20 years of the LGA's Next Generation programme 🎉 Councillors share how it gave them the skills, confidence and networks to lead, and what's next as the programme marks its 20th anniversary. Read more in first magazine 👉orlo.uk/f42kH
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Our public affairs team are attending the Conservative party conference in Birmingham from 4 - 7 October 2026. It’s a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and newly elected members from Conservative led councils. Find out more: orlo.uk/VywCJ
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"It's just a reminder actually, what a big family we are" 🎥 Watch Cllr Julie Jones-Evans, Deputy Chair of the LGA Culture, Tourism and Sport committee, reflects on the LGA Member Induction Day.
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The Casey Commission’s first question in its Big Conversation on Care closes tomorrow (23 September). Don't miss your chance to have your say by voting on the views and proposals submitted as part on the conversation.👇 orlo.uk/O1fgs
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Councillors have a key role in financial governance, but it's not always clear what that looks like in practice. Our free two-part course starts tomorrow (22 September), covering roles, responsibilities, budgeting and financial control. Link in first comment.
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New councillor and casework already feels like a lot? This free session covers the basics, from how casework is monitored, how to manage your own time and expectations and effective communication with residents. Monday 5 October, via MS Teams. Link in comments.
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Jason Kitcat, Department for Business and Trade, on how AI is a democratic technology and why councils need to think about maintaining independence as vendors compete for long-term lock-in. Listen to the full episode of LGA Voices: orlo.uk/fswJP
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New Debate Not Hate survey: over half of councillors say abuse & intimidation has got worse in the last year. 78% feel at personal risk in their role 26% have received threats of violence 7% a threat of death Councillors deserve better. #DebateNotHate orlo.uk/SiIKi
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