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Public service reform is back on the agenda. Join the LGA and NHS Alliance to discuss how a renewed Total Place approach can improve services and outcomes for communities. 4th November, 2pm-3.15pm Register now: orlo.uk/gxFfd
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Manchester City Council@ManCityCouncilOct 15
October is Black History Month and there’s lots happening in Manchester - from lectures and exhibitions to gigs and spoken word. Find out more at orlo.uk/rFGdX #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026 #HonouringOurCommunities
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H&F Council@LBHFOct 21
.@bushtheatre hosted a special Black History Month film screening and Q&A on Friday, with H&F Mayor @CllrHolder and actor Colin McFarlane in attendance. They screened 'Painted', a powerful documentary featuring four members of the Windrush generation sharing their stories.
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Tower Hamlets Council
@TowerHamletsNowOct 21
We are excited to support a programme of events taking place throughout October to mark Black History Month, including crafts, community celebrations, exhibitions, poetry, an afro hair fayre, portrait workshops, film & more: orlo.uk/ryHMz #HonouringOurCommunities
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Rising demand is putting vital council services under increasing pressure. Since 2019/20, spending has rise by: • 42.3% in children’s care • 29.9% in adult social care • 170.1% in homelessness services The Autumn Budget must act to meet this demand. local.gov.uk/parliament/brie…
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We're hosting a webinar for councillors on Tuesday 10 November, 10.30am–12.00pm, to help you understand your role in preparing for, responding to and recovering from severe weather. Be weather aware and book your place: orlo.uk/v428D #LocalGov
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We stand with bereaved families in recognising the human cost of the pandemic. We continue to work with government, our members, and partners to ensure that lessons of Covid-19 are acted upon. Our response to the Covid Inquiry module six report 👇 local.gov.uk/about/news/covi…

Covid inquiry findings on the care sector - LGA response

"It is absolutely vital that nobody is discharged from hospital into residential or other care settings where clinically vulnerable people live, without fail safe testing and isolation regimes,...

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LGANews@LGANewsOct 19
🎥 @CllrNROliver - Chair of @LGAChildren - tells @SkyNews "every child irrelevant of where they live deserves to thrive" following today's Childhood Lottery report from @ChildrensComm
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LGANews@LGANewsOct 19
As this data shows, every area has different challenges which no single organisation can tackle alone Local partners must work together to make sure that all children and families get the support they need, when they need it Read our statement⬇️ local.gov.uk/about/news/chil…

Children's Commissioner report – LGA response

“Every child deserves to thrive, wherever they live, and we know that there are many children all over the country who are doing just that.

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Children's Commissioner for England@ChildrensCommOct 19
Today I launch my landmark dataset: The Childhood Lottery.📍 Children feel it's harder to grow up in some places than others. Now I've brought together the evidence showing what a child’s experience is like in every postcode. Full report👉🏼 childrenscommissioner.gov.uk…
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Reminder: tomorrow's free data masterclass for chief executives covers how better data use can transform services and improve outcomes. (Tues 20 October) Places are limited and allocated first come, first served, so register today if you have not already. Link in comments.
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Join us for #ncasc26 in Liverpool, from Wednesday 11 until Friday 13 November. Three days of expert insight, discussion and connection, with colleagues from across children’s and adult services and a host of key speakers. Book your spot: orlo.uk/Ga9QG
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🎭Can theatre help councils codesign policy with residents? Our new Legislative Theatre podcast explores how cultural service approaches can bring communities into policymaking. 🎧 Listen: orlo.uk/CGHGL Funded by Arts Council England (@ace_national)

Podcast: Legislative Theatre

Themed podcasts showcasing the significant contribution cultural services can make to cross-cutting outcomes

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Join our next public health webinar on 22 October, 12–1 pm, to hear about the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s flagship State of Child Health work. Gain insights into the findings and learn what needs to happen nationally and locally. orlo.uk/tTG2t
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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. Link in comments.
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How are we doing? Share your feedback on our improvement support

We're asking for feedback from local and strategic authorities on the LGA's improvement support.

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Skills for Care’s latest report shows a stronger adult social care workforce, with fewer vacancies and improved retention. Long-standing recruitment and retention challenges remain, alongside the need for future workforce growth. Read our full response: orlo.uk/nB99O

Vacancies in adult social care at decade low - LGA reacts to Skills for Care report

"The care workforce does extraordinary, deeply skilled, and human work enabling people who draw on care and support to live independently.

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We've launched our new Playbook for Agentic AI in Local Government. Developed by a consortium of councils and researchers led by @northyorksc, it provides guidance to help councils explore, evaluate and adopt agentic AI responsibly. Read the playbook: orlo.uk/9uN37
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Today we welcomed Government Ministers @JimfromOldham and @mtpennycook to our Councillors' Forum. The Forum gives councillors a direct line to share local issues with @mhclg and a chance to raise the practical realities of delivering national policy on the ground. 1/2
A panel discussion at a Local Government Association event, with five speakers seated behind an LGA-branded desk and an audience seated in the foreground. A large presentation screen above the panel reads: “Keynote address” and lists “Jim McMahon OBE MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Local Government, Devolution and Regional Growth” and “The Rt Hon Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning.” An LGA banner beside the stage reads “The national voice of local government.”

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It's also an opportunity for councillors to connect with peers from other councils, share practical experience and discuss the cross-cutting issues affecting councils and communities. 2/2 #LocalGov #Housing #Planning #Growth
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