Local Government Association

We are the national voice of local government, working with councils to support, promote and improve

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Audit, scrutiny and risk

The Centre for Governance and Scrutiny has published a guide to support members of council audit committees, and members of council scrutiny committees.

LGA corporate environmental policy

As the voice of local government, the LGA aims to lead by example. This policy sets out our commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency and the steps we will take in order to achieve this.

Increasing children’s resilience to mental health issues

Maldon District Council worked on a prototype project to understand the support requirements for school children transitioning from year 6 to year 7. The aim of the project was to identify children who may be going under the radar with unaddressed mental health concerns and would require support in transitioning from primary to secondary school.

September 2020: Help your staff avoid tax avoidance

In our guest blog, the HMRC explains what employers can do to be more aware of tax avoidance schemes and explains how this new approach will help individuals caught up in these schemes to better understand the risks they face.

Digital Connectivity Programme

Delivered by the Local Government Association (LGA), the Digital Connectivity Programme is a grant funded programme that builds your council’s skills and capacity to take advantage of the opportunities offered by connectivity to your local place and communities.

East Sussex County Council

East Sussex County Council needs councillors who are capable, energetic and engaged, with a commitment to local people and a passion for change.

LGA Digital Connectivity Programme: prospectus

Invitation to apply for funding to build your council’s skills and capacity to take advantage of the opportunities offered by connectivity to your local place and communities.

Behavioural insights projects funded by the LGA

We supported councils to encourage behaviour change in communities to improve outcomes and reduce demand on public services. Find out about our projects and consider whether you can use behavioural insights in your work.