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Regulatory services and net zero is written in purple with smaller text which reads: mapping local levers written in black on a white background. In the top left corner is the LGA logo in purple.

Regulatory services and net zero: mapping local levers

This interactive document has been designed to support councils in mapping the levers local regulatory services they have at their disposal to help deliver net zero ambitions.

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A councillor’s workbook on effective councillor/ officer relationships

This workbook has been designed as a distance learning aid for local councillors. It forms part of the suite of Local Government Association (LGA) resources intended to provide councillors with insight and assistance into the key skills and knowledge required to be an effective councillor.

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Seven principles for safer canvassing: A guide for councillors and candidates

This guide outlines seven principles for safer canvassing and provides some helpful, practical hints for canvassers.

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LGA plan 2022-2025 updated 2023

LGA business plan 2022–2025

This business plan sets out our priorities to promote, improve and support local government.

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Reaching the less active: A guide for public sport and leisure services

Significant research shows that the most effective preventative measure for ill health and wellbeing is being active. Yet despite the evidence, the level of physical inactivity in England is continuing. This guide focuses on the public sport and leisure sector’s role in getting the less active more active.

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A councillor’s workbook on handling casework

This workbook has been designed as a distance learning aid for local councillors. It is intended to provide councillors with insight and assistance with the key skills which will help you to be most effective in your role.

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Insights into wraparound childcare

Insights into wraparound childcare

Coram Family and Childcare was commissioned by the Local Government Association to conduct research with parents, sector experts and local authorities to build an understanding of current provision of wraparound childcare and how councils might use additional funding announced in the Spring Budget to support the expansion of provision.

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A councillor's workbook on equality, diversity and inclusion

This workbook has been designed as a distance learning aid for local councillors and should be read in conjunction with your council’s own guidance on equalities, diversity and inclusion.

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The LGA Cyber 360 Framework

The LGA Cyber 360 Framework uses a sector-led, collaborative method to provide expert guidance to local authority senior leadership and management – highlighting good practice that councils can employ to improve their cyber security posture and practices.

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LGA guidance on locally set licensing fees

This guidance aims to help councils to understand the full breadth of issues that should be considered when setting local licence fees in order to meet legal obligations and provide the necessary reassurances to local businesses.

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Make It Local

To deliver priorities for the public the Government needs to #MakeItLocal

Make It Local

By the start of 2025, we will have had a general election. This is a moment of opportunity.

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