Local Government Association

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

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Improving support for care leavers, 24 April 2024

Presentations from this event can be found here.

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.

Top tips for embedding a wellbeing culture

Health and wellbeing in the workplace has never been more vital than in the last year. Councils and providers have developed varied and innovative approaches to boost support for the workforce during the pandemic.

T Levels explained

T Levels are a two year qualification for 16-19 year olds designed in collaboration with employers. Each T Level is equivalent to 3 A Levels, with the aim to support the young person to develop their skills, knowledge and to thrive in the workplace.