Local Government Association

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LGA starts discussions on assurance framework for local government

The Local Government Association has begun to work with the sector, professional associations, and other groups to map the different elements which currently provide assurance of the performance of local government, in the interests of clarity and transparency and to help understanding of how they all fit together. 

This follows a recommendation from the LGA’s recent corporate peer challenge.

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LGA starts discussions on assurance framework for local government

Improvement and assurance framework for local government

We aim to map the various elements that provide assurance of the performance of local government and to demonstrate how they all fit together. We hope that this framework will be useful both for councils and the public.

Improvement and assurance framework for local government

Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) support for children in the Early Years

Ensuring children and families have access to support to enhance SLC development when a concern is raised is important. However, access to therapy services in Torbay is currently lengthy for families. Early timely support can enable children to ‘catch up’ with peers. A pathway of support has therefore been developed alongside Early Years Settings, Health Visitors and Children’s Centres.

Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) support for children in the Early Years

LGA Political Balance Confirmed

The Local Government Association is a cross-party organisation with Labour now being the largest Group.

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LGA Political Balance Confirmed

Victims and Prisoners Bill - House of Commons Second Reading, 15 May 2023

We support the Government’s ambition to improve the service and support that victims receive, and hope that the Victims and Prisoners Bill and related non-legislative measures will help to improve victims’ confidence to report crimes and seek justice, as well as to rebuild their lives.

Victims and Prisoners Bill - House of Commons Second Reading, 15 May 2023