LGA launches 2026/27 support programme to back authorities Manchester city hall

The Local Government Association has launched its Sector Support Programme for 2026/27, providing comprehensive, government‑funded support to local...

Dan Benn Wed, 04/15/2026 - 10:40
£9 million funding boost to support victims of violence against women and girls Woman in London

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a further £9 million investment to support victims and survivors of violence against women and girls...

Dan Benn Mon, 03/09/2026 - 10:44
Council agrees new partnership to strengthen domestic abuse support Domestic abuse victim

Cheshire East Council has approved a new three‑year arrangement with YMCA Cheshire to enhance safe accommodation and specialist support for victims of...

Dan Benn Wed, 12/17/2025 - 10:45
£20m boost for domestic abuse victims Woman suffering domestic abuse

Thousands more victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, ‘honour’-based abuse, and stalking will gain access to specialist support services...

Dan Benn Wed, 05/14/2025 - 10:43
Council-funded mental health support succeeds Teenage student in a school counselling session

East Devon District Council is celebrating the success of its year-long programme of mental health support for the area’s school children.

Followin...

Dan Benn Wed, 09/25/2024 - 12:10
Household Support Fund extended A pensioner sits in her cold home, next to a space heater

The government has confirmed that the Household Support Fund, a vital lifeline for both residents and councils, has been extended by a further six...

Dan Benn Mon, 09/02/2024 - 14:44
Support fund must be extended to meet winter welfare demand Older man struggling to keep warm in the winter

A report from the Local Government Association has outlined how the Household Support Fund must be extended for at least a further six months to...

Dan Benn Thu, 08/15/2024 - 12:10
LGA's Sector Support Drives Council Improvement Town Hall SIgn

The Local Government Association (LGA) has revealed that its sector support programmes have delivered significant benefits to councils across England...

jonathand@cogn… Thu, 08/08/2024 - 09:30
UK’s largest roll-out of digital support for unpaid carers Woman and elderly mother

More than 250,000 carers will benefit this week from the UK’s largest roll-out of digital support.

North East residents who care for a relative or...

Peter Johnson Tue, 06/18/2024 - 14:05
Reforms to target disability benefits Side view of a happy woman with physical disability working on a laptop

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that it is planning to reform the disability benefits system, looking to move away from fixed cash...

Dan Benn Mon, 04/29/2024 - 12:29
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