Local Government Association

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

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EMP circular 1/24 – Pay offer

The National Employers have today (25 April 2024) made a pay offer to the employees’ side of the NJC.

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.

2. Quick self evaluation

The initial prioritisation process

Undertaking a full self-assessment covering all six domains in the Outcomes and Improvement framework is a

Cyber, digital and technology

This hub brings together an overview of our support offer, and information on upcoming events, relevant publications and notable examples of practice, to improve the secure use of digital technology by councils and communities.

Our support

Our sector support offer for councils continues to be shaped through direct engagement with councils to ensure that they have the support they most need to respond to a wide range of challenges and opportunities.