Local Government Association

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

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EMP circular 1/24 – Pay offer

The National Employers have today (25 April 2024) made a pay offer to the employees’ side of the NJC.

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.

Hammersmith & Fulham Council - Social Value Statement

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham has become the first council to publish a Social Value Statement and the LGA encourages you to read about their journey and look to develop and publish your own.

Dealing with empty shops

The LGA commissioned We Made That to produce good practice guidance which can be used by councils to help enact change and tackle vacancy on high streets and in town centres.

Stepping Up Programme - Bristol City Council

An example of a major positive action programme driven by the council to increase the diversity of senior leadership within public and private sector employers across a region.

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