Local Government Association

As a young councillor, it’s easy to feel a sense of imposter syndrome, but remember: you’ve been elected and entrusted by your community to represent and speak for them.

Democracy is strongest when elected representatives actually represent the whole gamut of lived experience in our society.

In this blog, Ruth Tennant, Director of Public Health at Solihull Council and ADPH Board Member, unpacks the vital but often invisible systems that protect our health every day.

In his blog, Mike Barker argues that neighbourhood health must be treated not as a service redesign but as a way of governing, rooted in local leadership, relationships and genuine devolution if national policy intent is to become lived reality.

New or recently elected councillor? Access support and resources on our councillor hub.

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

Our principal advisers and regional teams manage our relationships with local authorities and provide a gateway to our support. Their regional perspective and significant expertise enables them to identify councils’ needs, provide advice, and connect councils with our comprehensive support offer.

I am deeply committed to improving the lives of our residents, particularly those facing difficult circumstances. The role comes with its challenges, but the satisfaction of knowing that our efforts can lead to real, positive change makes it all worthwhile.