Local Government Association

The LGA Labour Group exists to provide a strong voice for Labour in local government. We represent and support Labour Groups in England and Wales and the Labour councillors within them.

The LGA Conservative Group is the national voice for Conservative Local Government. We are here to support both Conservative council groups and Conservative councillors. Conservatives are leading the way in local government, embracing the new localist agenda, protecting frontline services and offering value for money.

A guide for councillors and officers working to build a stronger dialogue between councils and residents.

The most recent sustainability and transformation plans (STPs), submitted in October 2016, continue on a similar trajectory to the June 2016 submissions, with many of the concerns from local government remain.

Our support offer helps councils in the design of care and support, assists in the innovative use of digital technology and supports effective information sharing across social care and health.

Each political group has its own appointment process. Read more about this.

New supported housing policy, legislation and funding will affect how councils support older people, those recovering from mental illness, those with learning disabilities, those with drug and alcohol misuse issues, veterans, ex-offenders, those who find themselves homeless and those fleeing domestic violence.

Clearing roads, rescuing stranded motorists, pumping away floodwater, delivering sandbags to people's homes and providing emergency accommodation are