Local Government Association

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

Logos of LGA, London Councils, CCN, DCN, Core Cities, Key Cities, and SIGOMA on a purple background with british pound sign and pie chart

Letter to the Chancellor on stabilising council finances

Councils call for immediate action on adult social care workforce

Over 600 child protection investigations every day

Work Local: Our employment and skills offer to a new government to boost economic growth, 10 October 2024

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LGA Low carbon procurement, 10 October 2024

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Reducing re-offending in local communities: an update to the 2005 LGA paper, 'Going Straight'

This local government policy paper sets out the LGA’s refreshed positions on reducing re-offending and probation. It outlines the factors that influence re-offending, and calls for a more coordinated and whole-system approach from Government, in order to provide appropriate support for offenders upon release.

Personal safety for councillors, 9 October 2024

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LGA Corporate Peer Challenge: Winchester City Council

Feedback report: 10 – Friday 12 July 2024

LGA submission to OFGEM’s Regional Energy Strategic Plan policy framework consultation

Councils want to work as partners with central government on climate action. Councils are well-placed to do this as place-shapers, convenors of communities and partners, delivery agents, commissioners, and owners of assets.

Local government workforce data

The LGA Research Team has led the collection, validation and publication of a range of key workforce data topics for directly employed staff in our sector.

Workforce capacity metrics

A basic set of workforce metrics that will enable all local authorities to benchmark their workforce capacity relative to others.

School teachers' pay 2025

This page brings together all the information you will need in relation to school teachers’ pay in 2025/26. The LGA provides the secretariat for NEOST (National Employers Organisation for School Teachers).