Local Government Association

The Local Government Act 1972 brought about the introduction of the two-tier system we have today and reduced the number of councils from 1,245 to

This brief allows you to get a quick understanding of the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology's response to the AI White Paper consultation and what it means for local government.

In February, the LG Challenge 2024 cohort headed to West Yorkshire to tackle their second challenge, hosted by Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council.

Following on from the publication of Cornerstones of Culture, the final report of our Commission on Culture and Local Government, we have launched a series of think pieces exploring the future of local publicly-funded cultural services and devolution.

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Download presentations from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities and The Electoral Commision.

Feedback report: 21 - 24 November 2023

Feedback report: 27 – 30 November 2023