Local Government Association

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.

Guidance can be found for political leaders to deal with the possibility of a change in leadership in varying stages of an election.

View guidance for officers facing a change in political leadership in varying stages of an election.

Information on council support from the LGA and others related to the war and new Ukraine arrivals.

The LGA stands in support and solidarity with Ukraine, and is keen to work with government on arrivals schemes and other related issues, including cyber security and community cohesion and resilience.

Background information for councils from Government on how to support arrivals from Ukraine and their hosts

Standard 8 is about creating strong partnerships and collaborating with stakeholders to recruit, retain, develop and support the social work workforce. Stakeholders include employers, sector bodies, government, unions, higher education institutions and other training providers.