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Early action to prevent care needs escalating ‘could save £11bn in six years’

Preventing ill health and crisis is a key feature of the Government’s ‘mission-led’ approach to national renewal.

The Independent UK

Rise in homeless Afghans on government’s deadline day to move out of hotels

The government gave a deadline of August 31 for all Afghan nationals to have moved out of hotels

The Independent UK

Councils report rise in homeless figures for Afghans on hotel move deadline day

The Government gave a deadline of August 31 for all Afghan nationals to have moved out of hotels into more settled accommodation.

The Independent UK

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Research shows poor households are being left in the 'digital slow lane'

The Local Government Association believes that poorer households are being left behind during the cost of living crisis.

TechRadar

Councillors rage over 'epidemic' of eyesore masts across Salford

Authorities 'powerless' to prevent poles springing up

Manchester Evening News

Chaos could hit English local elections because of ‘too strict’ photo ID for voters

Tory leader of Local Government Association fears staff will be ‘overwhelmed’ by rush for voter authority certificates

The Guardian - UK

Better care for older people ‘could avoid pressure on hospital admissions’

The foundations for good care and support are often broken or simply not there at all, Age UK said.

The Independent UK

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Number of Ukrainian families facing homelessness in England rises by 44% over winter

Around 700 Homes for Ukraine sponsorships have broken down in the past two months

The Independent UK

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

‘Ticking timebomb’ as ageing landfill dumps threaten English beaches

Local government survey shows 26 councils have sites already spilling waste on to cliffs and into sea

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of Ukrainian refugees living in hotels as councils struggle to deal with rising homelessness

Charities warned the government was ‘repeating its mistakes’ by letting Ukrainians be housed in hotels

The Independent UK

Council leaders urge ministers to delay plans for photo ID at May elections

Voters risk being turned away and organisers need more time to prepare, argue critics of the new measures

The Guardian - UK

How many gritters exist?

Gritters have been dispatched onto UK roads as the country heads into a cold snap.

The Independent UK

Council Tax average bills will rise over £2,000 as Jeremy Hunt hits millions with bumper hike

The average Band D council tax bill is already £1,966- after shooting up by more than £500 a year since the Tories took power in 2010. Now bills are set to rise even further

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Council tax average bill to top £2,000 for first time as Rishi Sunak prepares major rise

The average Band D council tax bill could rise to more than £2,000 for the first time ever under new plans to be announced by Jeremy Hunt in Thursday's Autumn Statement

The Independent UK

More councils considering legal action over ‘unsafe’ asylum seeker hotels

Exclusive: At least eight more councils are considering legal action after six sought injunctions against hotels

The Independent UK

System for moving asylum-seeking children out of hotels ‘simply cannot cope’

Society ‘cannot and should not’ have such children staying in hotels, said Local Government Association chairman James Jamieson.

The Guardian - UK

UK councils slashing services to meet £3.2bn budget shortfall

Exclusive: Inflation, energy prices and Liz Truss’ mini-budget are contributing factors to cuts local leaders described as unprecedented

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Evening Standard

Delays to pothole repair as Ukraine war drives up prices

The Local Government Association has issued the warning amid a surge in price of a key material

Edinburgh Live

Calls for HGV drivers to be banned from using faulty satnavs

The Local Government Association has called for HGV drivers to be banned from using standard car satnavs on roads, as it is leading them down roads the large vehicles cannot go down.

Chronicle Live

Newcastle City Council leader Nick Kemp brands right to buy scheme 'evil'

The scheme helps tenants buy their council homes and is set to be extended to housing association tenants

The Independent UK

Councils warn of ‘disastrous’ cuts and viability threat as inflation costs rise

The Conservative-led Local Government Association called for “adequate” long-term Government funding to protect communities.

The Guardian - UK

Council-maintained schools outperform academies in England, study shows

Analysis of Ofsted rankings comes as government set to outline plans for all schools to join multi-academy trusts

Wales Online

One thing to watch out for if you're expecting £150 energy bill rebate from your council

The payment is being made as gas and electricity bills are sent soaring

Chronicle Live

North East council accused of 'purdah' breach - what does it mean and how serious is it?

Political row blew up over a tweet by Hartlepool Borough Council, since deleted, on the eve of the local elections

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