Local Government Association

As well as direct relationships between councils and the community, high levels of trust can also benefit relations between different groups within the community.

When engaging the public, local authorities want to hear from residents who reflect the full perspectives, knowledge and identities of their communities.

COVID-19 changed how we live, work and communicate. During the crisis, local authorities engaged with communities at an unprecedented level and pace.

We are calling for a co-produced, national workforce strategy alongside action to improve terms and conditions.

The LGA convened four online workshops with local authority attendees. They aimed to support councils with their climate change action plans. The main purpose of the sessions was to provide local authorities with a safe space to share their views, challenges, and successes in relation to the development and implementation of their action plans.

Feedback report: 31 January–3 February 2022

The LGA has been tracking the reputation of local government for 10 years. Every four months, 1,000 people tell us what they think about their local area and its council.

Basildon Borough Council (BBC) has achieved some impressive work during the last 18 months and has been able to adapt well to the challenges posed by COVID-19.