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Lords Social Mobility Policy Committee report: LGA statement

“We agree with the report’s recommendations that powers and resources should be devolved, and that the number of trailblazers should be increased so more areas can test new approaches.”

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LGA statement on Employment Rights Bill passing into law

“Councils continually strive to improve the professional lives of everyone in their workforce and it is crucial that local government is involved in the raft of forthcoming secondary legislation which is expected to follow the passing of the Employment Rights Act."

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Youth unemployment Milburn Review interim report - LGA response

"Key solution measures need to include a stronger role for local government to help ensure the local offer at post-16 improves, and a focus on a place-based integrated service that enables us to tailor provision to the needs of our local young people."

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