The LGA commissioned Populus to conduct a poll of consumers to understand their views and motivations for reusing items and buying second hand products.
There are many examples of different arrangements put in place by councils to manage their contracts with suppliers effectively. This report has captured and detailed a number of these to help the sector draw on this learning.
This briefing for councillors and officers explains how behavioural change interventions – or nudge theory as it is dubbed – can help local authorities fulfil their public health responsibilities.
The report of the seventh census of local authority councillors in England has been published. The census provides the most comprehensive 'snapshot' of local government representation and analyses of trends over time.
Within the context of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (‘the Act') a number of key players have come together to provide effective leadership and support for the successful implementation of local Healthwatch as a consumer champion.
This toolkit contains information on current powers, proposals for future regulation, examples of work across the country and templates for adaptation by your local authority.
The LGA has published a paper ‘'Empowering Councils to make a difference' that looks in detail at the usage of the GPC by councils – the paper shows that councils are currently using the power to promote innovation in a number of areas. The paper also outlines constraints of the power and top tips.
Local public service providers are facing the dual challenges of substantial reductions in funding accompanied by increases in the demand for the services they provide.
Councils using this tool will need to review and adapt the template to provide tailored information on their offer for businesses, local branding and contact details. Councils may want to work with other councils in their area or local business organisations to produce a joint publication that can offer the most support and impact for businesses.
