Local Government Association

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

LGA responds to ADASS Spring Survey

LGA launches outline for plan to tackle homelessness

Cllr Eamonn O’Brien elected LGA Chair and calls for real devolution

Staying safe in person as a councillor, Tuesday 14 July 2026

Reflections on managing LGR from Dorset County Council

An interview with Mike Harries, ex-chief executive of Dorset County Council.

LGA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2026 (7-9 July) – Bournemouth

Download presentations from the LGA conference 2026.

LGA Parliamentary Bill Tracker

An overview of key government Bills progressing through Parliament of relevance to local government.

JNC coroners management side circular to local authorities - pay and next steps

In our last circular issued on 12 June we gave a further update on the coroner’s pay bargaining situation. Since then, the Ministry of Justice has shared with us correspondence between the CSEW and the Lord Chancellor, David Lammy MP. With their permission we share that correspondence with you as an appendix to this circular.

NJC for brigade managers - Gold Book pay award 2026

The NJC for Brigade Managers has agreed to a pay award.

Catering

At 18 Smith Square we have something to suit everyone – from a quick sandwich or breakfast to canapés and fine dining.

Our Rooms

We offer a variety of rooms perfect for your next meeting, complete with air conditioning, modern technology and wireless.

Contact the Venue team

18 Smith Square Conference Centre

Attractive, versatile event spaces and meeting rooms in one of London’s most beautiful squares.

The Modification order

The primary significance of the Order is in relation to redundancy. Please note, this is locked content for LGA members and Employer Link subscribers.

Sign up to the Mental Health Challenge

The Mental Health Challenge allows councillors across England to share ideas, seek advice and receive support with the aim of enhancing the mental health of their communities.

LGA Lib Dem Group

The LGA is a politically balanced organisation, with each of the political groups allocated places throughout the structure in proportion to the number of people their councillors represent.

The nine steps of place branding

Looking to create a place branding strategy for your local area? Follow these nine steps.

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