Local Government Association

Sajid Javid Tells Councils They Must Foot The Bill For Fire Safety Work On Tower Blocks

He has written to all councils
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UK Councils Providing Shelter For 120K Homeless Children

Since 2014 the number of homeless children has increased by over 30k.
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Labour MP Wins Unlikely Praise From Key Tory After Skewering Sajid Javid On Grenfell Failures

Conservative Lord even shook Gwynne's hand.
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Outside Taskforce To Take Over Kensington Council Services

But London Mayor unhappy 'commissioners' not ordered in.
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Jeremy Corbyn Playing 'Political Football' With Grenfell Fire, Tory Minister Says

But Javid is himself accused of 'shifting blame'.
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NHS And Social Care Faces Turmoil Unless Funding Pumped In, Warns Lords Report

There is a 'shocking' lack of planning
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Charities Could Lose £200 Million In European Union funding After Brexit

If charities can prove 'strong value for money' they will continue to be funded.
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'Sweetheart Deal' Councillor Quits Key Tory Position After Social Care Row

David Hodge was under pressure from Tory colleagues
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Funding Cuts To Put Five Million School Kids 'At Risk' As Councils Can't Afford To Protect Them

Councils perform criminal record checks on staff and manage asbestos in classrooms.
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Call To Lower Drink Drive Limit From 80mg to 50mg

Authorities want to reduce limit from 80mg to 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood.
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