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LGA starts discussions on assurance framework for local government

The Local Government Association has begun to work with the sector, professional associations, and other groups to map the different elements which currently provide assurance of the performance of local government, in the interests of clarity and transparency and to help understanding of how they all fit together. 

This follows a recommendation from the LGA’s recent corporate peer challenge.

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LGA starts discussions on assurance framework for local government

Improvement and assurance framework for local government

We aim to map the various elements that provide assurance of the performance of local government and to demonstrate how they all fit together. We hope that this framework will be useful both for councils and the public.

Improvement and assurance framework for local government

Changes in political leadership

Information for councils facing change of control, no overall control and changes in leadership.

Changes in political leadership

Adverse Weather and Health Plan GOV.UK

The Adverse Weather and Health Plan aims to protect individuals and communities from the health effects of adverse weather and to build community resilience.

Adverse Weather and Health Plan GOV.UK

LGA: No abuse at local elections

The Local Government Association (LGA) has joined forces with the Jo Cox Foundation to call for people to show respect and civility towards candidates standing in and officers running the local elections in much of England on 4 May.

LGA: No abuse at local elections