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Call for excise tax on disposable vapes to deter children

It comes as the Local Government Association urged tobacco-style regulations on the display of vaping products in shops, also to deter under-18s.

The Independent UK

Councils ‘in the dark’ over Government funding for public health

'Councils, residents and our communities need clarity' says the Local Government Association

Wales Online

Social housing regulator finds thousands of homes have serious mould and damp

The initial findings from a report come after the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak who was exposed to mould in a housing association flat.

The Independent UK

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Government kick-starts local development funding to replace EU investment

It has approved councils’ plans to invest a £2.6 billion pot that succeeds the European Structural and Investment Fund.

The Independent UK

Northumberland County Council's budget uncertainty remains despite Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement

The local government settlement is expected later this year

Chronicle Live

Bigger council tax rises will not prevent more cuts to services, councils say

Chancellor relaxes cap on raising rates to part-finance planned cash injection for adult social care

The Guardian - UK

English councils warn of ‘existential crisis’ caused by funding shortfall

Local Government Association says any attempt to patch up budgets by raising council tax is doomed to fail

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Councils may need to hike council tax by a fifth to plug funding gap

Local authorities, though, must trigger referendum to increase council tax by more than 2.99 per cent

Wales Online

Councils would need to hike council tax by 20% to plug funding gap – LGA

LGA analysis suggests councils will face a £3.4 billion funding gap in the next financial year, with councils already facing unexpected extra costs.

The Independent UK

Demand from over 65s pushing sexual health services to brink of collapse

There are fears there could be a surge in sexually transmitted diseases

Wales Online

Sexually transmitted infections on the rise among over-65s in England

Increase in sexual activity among older people and popularity of chemsex are driving trend, say researchers

The Guardian - UK

Sexual health services on brink as demand soars – particularly among over 65s

Councils have condemned cuts to sexual health spend as demand for care has increased.

The Independent UK

Warning set to be issued over state of social care sector

The National Children and Adult Services Conference is taking place at Manchester Central Exhibition Centre

Manchester Evening News

‘Things have never been so bad’ for England’s social care sector – Adass

A ‘staggering’ number of older and disabled people are not getting the social care and support they need, a conference will hear.

The Independent UK

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‘Unacceptable crisis’ of lone children in asylum hotels needs urgent action, councils say

During July and September this year, 1,322 lone children were housed by the Home Office in hotels

Manchester Evening News

These Greater Manchester hospitals have roofs at risk of collapse - and they might not be fixed for 13 years

The roofs at buildings at the Royal Oldham and Salford Royal hospitals are among those containing a material slammed as a 'ticking time bomb' by one NHS chief executive

Wales Online

DIY dentistry fears as NHS 'dental deserts' grow across England

People in rural and deprived areas are more likely to miss out on vital care

The Independent UK

Number of ‘dental deserts’ across England growing, figures show

Previous data has shown that children in deprived communities have poorer dental health than those in richer places.

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The Independent UK

More councils looking at ‘warm banks’ for residents amid rising energy bills

England’s biggest council Birmingham is now looking at sign-posting the hubs ‘where people can go to keep warm’.

Liverpool Echo

Unison branch calls for council workers to reject pay rise

David Jones, the Wirral Branch Secretary for Unison said: “There is a lot of anger out there"

Wales Online

Calls for lorry drivers to be banned from using car sat navs

Council chiefs say it could stop them getting stuck in narrow areas

The Independent UK

Councils call for clarity around spending of funds from soft drinks sugar levy

Councils are calling for the money to be invested in initiatives to tackle physical inactivity and ensure a Commonwealth Games legacy.

The Independent UK

More Ukrainian households homeless or at risk of homelessness after UK arrival

Hundreds of arrangements with family members or hosts have broken down, or accommodation has been unsuitable or unavailable.

Chronicle Live

Newcastle City Council staff warn morale at 'rock bottom' and accuse bosses of 'wall of secrecy'

Responses to a staff survey also revealed concerns over the number of senior staff leaving the council, though others praised the commitment of hard-working frontline staff

The Guardian - UK

Fuel-poor homes face taking £250 energy hit due to poor insulation

Better insulation would save large sums for millions struggling with the cost of living, finds LGA report

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