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This report presents the findings of a survey used to gather evidence on recent savings and efficiencies made by councils – and the financial pressures they currently face. The survey offers new financial data, not available from other published sources, such as savings and efficiencies derived from digital or data solutions. The main themes of the survey were :

This report outlines the twenty seventh set of results in a series of regular LGA public polls on resident satisfaction with local councils, conducted every four months.

Background Since July 2020, all authorities have had to transition onto the Street Manager software to manage their street works. During  Autumn 2020 the Local Government Association (LGA) conducted an online survey of councils with responsibility for

The use of predictive analytics in local government is still at an early stage, although it is becoming more common. While there are some sophisticated examples of predictive analytics being used across a range of local public services, much of the sector is just starting to consider the opportunities, and risks, of this type of technology.

In February 2020 the Local Government Association (LGA) conducted a survey of Directors of Environment or equivalent of all councils in England. The purpose of the survey was both to assess what actions councils have already taken to mitigate and/or adapt to climate change and to ask them what policy changes would enable them to do this in future more effectively. At total of 98 responded – a response rate of 29 per cent.

The Local Government Association (LGA) measures resident satisfaction with councils every three to four months. This report presents the results of the twenty-eighth round of polling conducted in February 2021.

Findings from an impact survey sent to delegates of the 2019/20 Leadership Essentials programme.

Leadership Academic impact survey results show it improved the ability of most councillors to carry out their role.

The LGA measures resident satisfaction with councils every three to four months. This report presents the results of the twenty-ninth round of polling conducted in June 2021

In April 2020, Solace and the LGA launched an Emergency Coaching and Mentoring Support Programme for those leading the response to the COVID-19 pandemic across local government in England. The programme was specifically aimed at chief executives, directors and professional leads working directly on managing the response to COVID-19.