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General Election hub

Our dedicated General Election hub sets out the key commitments in the Conservative, Green, Labour and Liberal Democrat national manifestos relevant to local government.

Labour Party manifesto

We outline the key policy points relevant to local government from the Labour Party's manifesto.

Green Party manifesto

We outline the key policy points relevant to local government from the Green Party's manifesto.

People

We deliver a programme for sector-led support in adult services, supporting councils to deliver good services to people.

Workforce

Welcome to our workplace offers landing page. We've gathered a range of offers to help optimise your workforce operations.

Place

We help to get local plans up-to-date and to improve decision-making, as well as run events on topical issues.

Challenge 3: Wiltshire Council

In March the LG Challenge 2024 cohort headed to the South West to tackle their third challenge, hosted by Wiltshire Council.

Financial resilience in children’s services

Alongside the wider LGA corporate finance offer, we have a specific offer to help local authorities to better understand the use of resources and capacity across children’s services and the impact of this on budgets.

Cyber security and resilience blueprint series

The LGA is developing a series of blueprints to support councils review and establish their strategic and operational approach to managing their cyber defences and bolstering their resilience plans in the event of a cyber-attack.

Appendix B: Reactive media statement

Firefighters' pay offer announced

The National Employers for Fire & Rescue Services have made a pay offer to the Fire Brigades Union (FBU). The offer