Topics

Children and young people

Children and young people

We support councils in helping the children, young people and families in their areas achieve the best possible outcomes. This is central to councils' core role of place-shaping and enhancing the lives of people and communities. We all want the children in our society to enjoy their childhoods and to fulfil their potential as adults.

Health, adult social care and ageing

Health, adult social care and ageing

The health and wellbeing of residents is an important issue for all councils. This is delivered through partnership with the NHS and the provision of social care services, but every area of council responsibility has an impact on people's health and well-being and the reduction of health inequalities.

Workforce

Workforce

The local government workforce is changing. The number of staff directly employed by councils is likely to decline. There will be more joint working and the skills required will change. Councils will need to manage and motivate their workforce to increase productivity and transform local public services.

Community safety

Community safety

We support councils in helping the children, young people and families in their areas achieve the best possible outcomes. This is central to councils' core role of place-shaping and enhancing the lives of people and communities. We all want the children in our society to enjoy their childhoods and to fulfil their potential as adults.

Environment and housing

Environment and housing

Our environment work covers a wide range of areas including climate change, energy, housing, planning and waste.

Improvement

Improvement

Culture, tourism and sport

Culture, tourism and sport

Support for tourism infrastructure is vital, and investment in culture is a proven regeneration tool. A vibrant local sports scene improves public health, economic development and community cohesion. We are helping councils build a lasting legacy from the 2012 Olympic Games.
 

European and international

European and international

We work with councillors and local authorities to get the best deal from the European Union and worldwide. This work involves lobbying on future legislation, highlighting problems and opportunities and promoting the skills and knowledge of local government.