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“Locally led action will be key if every part of the country is to bounce back from this economic shock”
We have responded to @RishiSunak ‘s Summer Economic Statement.
#CouncilsCan #ReThinkLocal
A THREAD
We have responded to @RishiSunak ‘s Summer Economic Statement.
#CouncilsCan #ReThinkLocal
A THREAD
We are pleased that @RishiSunak has acted on council calls by announcing investment in skills, creating jobs, apprenticeships and opportunities for young people and that he has introduced initiatives for a green recovery.
Locally led action will be key if every part of the country is to bounce back from this economic shock.
Councils want to work with the Govt and help them target increased national investment to help young people and adults into secure jobs.
#CouncilsCan #ReThinkLocal
Councils want to work with the Govt and help them target increased national investment to help young people and adults into secure jobs.
#CouncilsCan #ReThinkLocal
The scale of the challenge facing our young people is enormous. A six-month placement scheme for those facing long term unemployment is positive and this needs to be available immediately.
#CouncilsCan
#CouncilsCan
Our research found over 1m green jobs could be created in England by 2050 as the nation transitions to a net zero economy.
By devolving skills investment, back to work support and a job guarantee, #CouncilsCan help to ensure everyone benefits. https://www.local.gov.uk/local-green-jobs-accelerating-sustainable-economic-recovery
By devolving skills investment, back to work support and a job guarantee, #CouncilsCan help to ensure everyone benefits. https://www.local.gov.uk/local-green-jobs-accelerating-sustainable-economic-recovery
While measures announced today are positive, there is unfinished business when it comes to fully supporting councils and some sectors.
Councils continue to lead local areas through this crisis and are committed to working with the Govt to help communities, but further measures are needed to address the severe financial challenges they face as a result.
#ReThinkLocal #CouncilsCan
#ReThinkLocal #CouncilsCan
It is also vital that the Govt develops a package of support for swimming pool and leisure centre providers if we are to ensure that communities do not see their cherished facilities close forever.
#CouncilsCan
#CouncilsCan
The next six months presents us with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to not just recover but to go even further and address the stark inequalities the virus has exposed.
To do so, we need to #ReThinkLocal
https://www.local.gov.uk/about/campaigns/re-thinking-local
To do so, we need to #ReThinkLocal
https://www.local.gov.uk/about/campaigns/re-thinking-local
With full funding and the right powers, #CouncilsCan take the opportunity to address these inequalities, develop a green recovery, address skills gaps and rebuild the economy so it benefits everyone.
#ReThinkLocal
#ReThinkLocal
Read our full statement from our chairman @JGJamieson to today’s announcement
#CouncilsCan #ReThinkLocal https://www.local.gov.uk/summer-economic-update-lga-response
#CouncilsCan #ReThinkLocal https://www.local.gov.uk/summer-economic-update-lga-response
