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Cost of living a ‘second health emergency’ after COVID

The Local Government Digitalisation Almanac

Public health annual report 2023: Supporting communities in difficult times

LGA on Restart report: Devolve employment support to councils

“People’s prospects for better employment post-pandemic could have been far improved if councils and devolved authorities had been able to take the lead, using their local knowledge, connections and expertise."

Providing men at risk of suicide with emotional support and advice with employment, housing, and financial difficulties.

The Hope service provides psychosocial and practical support for men aged 30–64 who are at risk of suicide, advising them in relation to any money, employment, benefit, or housing problems they may identify.

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge - Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Digital switch readiness survey 2022

In August 2022 the LGA and PCH’s Digital Switchover Working Group conducted a readiness survey to gauge councils’ position on awareness, planning, and implementation of the Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN).

Cost of living a ‘second health emergency’ after COVID – councils and public health directors

Local health chiefs are warning that the increase in costs of essential food items and energy has created a ‘second health emergency’ after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Local Government Digitalisation Almanac

A comprehensive guide for councillors and officers with simple steps, practical examples and resources to support councils on their digitalisation journeys.

Building of 20,000 homes left in limbo due to pollution concerns, councils say

Urgent action and funding is needed to address river pollution and low water levels so 20,000 new homes left in limbo can be built, councils warn.

Further resources

Explore some of the further information from the Sustainability in Council Services project.

Fire and rescue services joint circulars 2023

NJC 4/23 - CPD increase 2023 NJC 3/23 - Pay award 2023 NJC 2/23 - CPD increase 2022 NJC 1/23 - Pay award 2022

NJC 1/23 - Pay award 2022

Employers’ Secretary, Naomi Cooke

18 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HZ

Telephone 020 7664 3000

e-mail: firequeries@local.gov.uk

Employees’

NJC 4/23 - CPD increase 2023

Employers’ Secretary, Naomi Cooke

18 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HZ

Telephone 020 7664 3000

e-mail: firequeries@local.gov.uk

Employees’

LGA Behavioural Insights programme: tackling post pandemic challenges and the cost-of-living, 14 March 2023

Kent Energy Saving Consortium: Share the warmth campaign Laura Taylor, Environmental Engagement and Behaviour Change Manager, Kent County Council

Hertfordshire County Council: Partnership action to prevent hospital admissions

Hertfordshire’s strategic approach has been to maintain and strengthen the cross-council, cross-service, multi-partner approach that proved effective during COVID-19, and has been refined and built on for cost of living support.

Land use, land-use change and forestry, and agriculture routemap

The land use, land-use change and forestry (referred to as ‘land use’ for brevity), and agriculture sectors are a major contributor to UK greenhouse gas emissions. In 2018, emissions from land use were 12.8 MtCO2e, equating to two per cent of the total, due to playing a significant role in balancing emissions through carbon sequestration and carbon sinks.

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