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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.

NJC/3/22: Additional bank holiday – 8 May 2023

Circular NJC/3/22 sets out arrangements for the bank holiday across the UK to mark the Coronation of King Charles, for staff covered by the National Joint Council for Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services.

NJC/2/22 – Response to Major Incidents

Circular NJC/2/22 outlines the agreements for which striking fire personnel may respond to any major incidents where strike action is taking place and during periods of strike actio

One Public Estate

Our award-winning One Public Estate programme – delivered in partnership with by the Local Government Association, Office of Government Property (OGP) within the Cabinet Office and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), supports locally-led partnerships of public sector bodies to kickstart regeneration and transform public service delivery.

Recruitment and retention best practice

This resource includes information to support councils create a structured and effective recruitment process using the six P’s: Plan, Promote, Process, Partnerships, People and Pledge.

Roundtable: Adapting local economies to climate change impacts and low carbon growth

This roundtable was chaired by Tess Lanning, Strategic Head of Inclusive Economy, Enterprise and Employment Strategy and Skills, at the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council. It gave an opportunity for councils to share insights into how they are changing the way they see their role in adapting the local economy and how they have succeeded in low carbon growth.

Cyber, digital and technology - Policy Team

Our team ensures that local government voices are shaping national priorities, and councils are supported to implement national cyber, digital and technology policy and programmes locally.