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LG Horizons Network

The LG Horizons Network is a peer network hosted by the LGA for senior council officers working on the long-term future of local government. It is a

Challenge 1: London Borough of Lambeth

January 2026 marked the start of an exciting journey for the 14th LG Challenge cohort, as participants met for the first time and took on their opening challenge, hosted by the London Borough of Lambeth.

Terms and conditions for Leadership Programme delegates

These terms and conditions relate to UK Government grant funded officer and councillor leadership programmes. They do not relate to the LGA’s graduate development programmes or Local Government Challenge Programme.

Pillar 9

Monitoring, quality assurance, and continuous improvement

Pillar 8

Effective information sharing and governance

Pillar 7

There is clarity on funding, roles, and responsibilities

Pillar 6

Inclusive and responsive planning