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Letter to the Chancellor on stabilising council finances

Councils call for immediate action on adult social care workforce

Over 600 child protection investigations every day

Reducing re-offending in local communities: an update to the 2005 LGA paper, 'Going Straight'

This local government policy paper sets out the LGA’s refreshed positions on reducing re-offending and probation. It outlines the factors that influence re-offending, and calls for a more coordinated and whole-system approach from Government, in order to provide appropriate support for offenders upon release.

Personal safety for councillors, 9 October 2024

Presentations from this event are now available.

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge: Winchester City Council

Feedback report: 10 – Friday 12 July 2024

LGA submission to OFGEM’s Regional Energy Strategic Plan policy framework Consultation

Councils want to work as partners with central government on climate action. Councils are well-placed to do this as place-shapers, convenors of communities and partners, delivery agents, commissioners, and owners of assets.

PSC joint circular 140 - Pay award 2024-25

The Police Staff Council has reached an agreement on a pay award for police staff for 2024-25.

PSC joint circular 139 - Public duties

A change has been agreed to the terms and conditions in the PSC Handbook which will apply from 8 October 2024.

EMP circular 2/2024 - Police staff pay 2024

The Trade Union Side’s pay and conditions claim for 2024.

Care leavers and councils as employers

The LGA’s Care Leavers Support Programme aims to encourage more councils as employers to provide employment and training opportunities for care leavers.

Children’s upcoming events

Find out more about Children's upcoming events.

Transformation roundtable: Participation, co-design, community engagement and consultation in transformation

Transformation Innovation Exchange (TIEx) – Facilitated Transformation Challenge Reviews

The Transformation and Innovation Exchange (TIEx) self-assessment tool provides a comprehensive overview of your organisation's performance and can help you to identify areas of strength and areas where you need to develop.

Local Government Association Disabled Councillors’ Leadership Programme

In October 2022 the LGA, in partnership with the leading charity Disability Rights UK, launched a bespoke leadership development programme for Disabled councillors. This programme, funded by UK government, aims to provide councillors with unique networking opportunities, support in their role as local community leaders, and a chance to reflect on leadership through the lens of disability.

Oxford City Council - Progress Review

Feedback: 9 April 2024

Advisory bulletin 726 - July 2024

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