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‘Vital government sets out SEND reform plan’

The devolution hub

Devolution and reorganisation deadline

Personal safety for councillors, 16 January 2025

Presentations from this event are now available.

Devolution and local government reorganisation frequently asked questions

A list of frequently asked questions on devolution and local government reorganisation.

Torbay Council adult social care preparation for assurance peer challenge report

Feedback report: June 2024

The devolution hub

Bringing together information on devolution for the public and local authorities.

Tackling health inequalities: the essential role of local government

Health inequalities are the stark and often unjust differences in health outcomes seen across various population groups. These disparities may present themselves as variations in life expectancy, the prevalence of chronic diseases, and access to healthcare services. These inequalities are shaped by a myriad of factors, including socio-economic status, ethnicity, geography, and lifestyle choices.

Somerset Council Adult Social Care Preparation for Assurance peer challenge report

Feedback report: March 2024

Making Work Pay: creating a modern framework for industrial relations

The Government has consulted on a new framework for industrial relations. This is locked content for LGA members and Employer Link subscribers.

Bassetlaw District Council – Progress Review

Feedback: 5 to 9 September 2024

The Recruitment Reset Programme – Council feedback

From Hackney to North West Leicestershire - how councils are benefitting from the Recruitment Reset Programme.

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge - Forest of Dean District Council

Feedback report: 1 – 3 October 2024

Torbay Council: Improving employment practices and support for Disabled people and carers

Councillor Steve Darling MP was able to use his lived experience as a Disabled person to change the culture within the council, raising awareness and working with other Disabled colleagues to reduce barriers for staff and councillors.

West Midlands Combined Authority: Building an exemplar region for Disabled people

The ambition for the West Midlands has now been reframed away from a narrow focus on sport to an ambition to becoming an exemplary region for Disabled people across the board.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council: Growing the council's Disabled Staff Network

Two staff members with lived experience supported the Disabled Staff Network at East Riding Council to thrive.

London Borough of Bromley: All-Age Autism Board

The Bromley All-Age Autism Partnership (BAAP), which is Chaired by a councillor with lived experience of autism, brings together representatives including autistic individuals, parent and carer representatives, local authority professionals, and the voluntary sector to improve services and the pathways to support in Bromley, for autistic children, young people and adults.

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