Local Government Association

The LGA is the national membership body for local authorities. Our purpose is to strengthen local government so communities thrive.

There are many organisations supporting or providing services of potential use to local government research. This section provides details of those that may be helpful.

The Kings Fund Information and Knowledge Service was commissioned to carry out a literature search as part of the LGA's research into community action, providing useful background reading for those looking to find out more

This tool has been designed to help local government demonstrate the impact of investing in community action.

The case studies featured here demonstrate how councils are getting their local communities involved in tackling a broad range of issues and challenges.

Councils across England are exploring new ways to involve their communities in the design and delivery of local services through community action.

LG Inform Plus provides subscribers with a suite of diverse online tools to help understand customers, improve service provision and reduce costs, all in one accessible place.

The landscape for external audit of local government and its services has recently changed, and this section outlines the latest developments.