Publications

This report provides an overview and summary of highlights from our 2021/22 council improvement support programme.

The final research report of the quantitative data from the LGA's call for evidence on abuse and intimidation of councillors.

The LGA commissioned independent research to gather local government views, insights and priorities around a national road pricing system.

The purpose of this analysis is to produce a set of forecasts at local authority level for prevalence of obesity and overweight among children, at both reception and Year 6. It is hoped that these forecasts will allow local authorities to anticipate likely future levels of child obesity in their area, assuming that trends in child obesity continue in their current trajectories.

Local Government Association (a UK Registered unlimited company). Company Registration No. 11177145.

The LGA's ninth Census of Local Authority Councillors in England provides the most comprehensive, timely overview of local government representation and, with previous years’ data, how that has changed over time.

The LGA commissioned Residential Analysts and Canal Street Research to investigate the potential impact of environmental protections on new housing delivery.

Smoking prevalence analysis: methodology summary by the LGA Research and Information Team

The LGA measures resident satisfaction with councils every three to four months. This report presents the results of the 32nd round of polling conducted in June 2022.

The Health and Care Act received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022. This briefing outlines what the Act covers and how it will impact local government.