Local Government Association

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Give councils powers to boost vaccinations and tackle rising measles cases

Andy Burnham Prime Minister: LGA statement

Day in the life blog: Rosie Jones

Rosie Jones, Graduate Planning Officer in Development Management at Bristol City Council, outlines a typical working day

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge – St Ives Town Council

4-6 March 2026

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge – Darlington Borough Council

3-6 March 2026

HICM: Intermediate Care: Hertfordshire

Overview

Hertfordshire County Council had previously sought to embed a reablement ethos in care provision by placing occupational therapists (OTs) within generic teams, largely managed by social work qualified managers. This approach had delivered limited progress, and the expected benefits did not fully materialise. The Council therefore decided to take a new approach, creating a dedicated Enablement Team.

Action

HICM: Intermediate Care: Leeds

Overview

The HomeFirst Programme was established in 2022 with the primary aim to improve outcomes for Leeds residents accessing intermediate care, to improve staff experience and to make better use of our collective resources.

Action

The programme was made up of 5 independent projects, all relying on strong working relationships across system partners, including third-sector organisations.

Local Government Apprentice of the Year 2026: Creativity and Collaboration Driving Team Success

Nicole Gardiner, a Legal Business Support Officer from Norwich City Council, was inspired to start her apprenticeship journey having seen others developing into different sectors and gaining new skills through the apprenticeship route.

Analysing cost and benefits

Take evidence-led decisions about taking a particular course of action.

Transformation capabilities: Business analysis

Enables councils to understand their current state, to design changes and to make data-led decisions that work towards the achievement of desired outcomes.