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Public health improving under councils, despite substantial cuts

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Children's services funding analysis: LGA response

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Public health improving under councils, despite substantial cuts

The data demonstrates that the local authority delivery of public health is effective, accountable, efficient and offers great value for money.

Public health improving under councils, despite substantial cuts - LGA

Since taking over responsibility for public health in 2013, councils have maintained or improved 80 per cent of the public health outcomes of the nation. At the same time, councils nationally have had their funding cut by 49 per cent in real terms, between 2010/11 and 2017/18.

Debate on e-petition relating to school funding, House of Commons, 4 March 2019

"We remain concerned that the introduction of the NFF, combined with changes to High Needs Funding, will exacerbate existing shortfalls in funding to support children and young people with SEND."

Use our template behavioural insight letters and tools

You can find the tools which other authorities have used to successfully nudge residents towards social good.

LGA responds to rural services network call for rural strategy

“The LGA’s Post-Brexit England Commission was established to find a way forward. It sets out how councils in non-metropolitan areas can build thriving, connected and healthy communities if they are given the powers and funding to deliver for their residents."

LGA responds to maintained nurseries funding announcement

“The LGA has been clear all along around the need for additional funding to secure the future of maintained nursery schools and we are pleased the Government has acted on our concerns."

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