Local Government Association

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

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. 

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

Find helpful resources and guidance relevant to new councillors.

Protecting the mental health of front line staff and key workers during COVID-19.

The coronavirus outbreak has come with a tidal wave of communications, fears, behaviours, new ways of working and mental health matters that many of

I have been through some major challenges in my time, and I know my limits. But I do have them. And so do my team. So it got me thinking about how we can be more resilient leaders.

Councils have an array of responsibilities which fall into a wide range of policy areas. These pages will help you learn more about individual policy areas, councils role in addressing these issues and the LGA position.