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Local Government Association

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

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An introduction to local government

This section contains information on how local government is organised, how decisions are made, and how the local government workforce is made up.

Code of conduct and standards

As a councillor you will be required to adhere to your council’s agreed code of conduct for elected members. Each council adopts its own code, but it must be based on the Committee on Standards in Public Life’s seven principles of public life. 

COVID-19 social care staff wellbeing

During this period of increased pressure and anxiety, it is essential that employers send a clear message that staff wellbeing matters.