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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

LGA Submission to DLUHC’s Stronger performance of local planning authorities supported through an increase in planning fees technical consultation

We welcome the proposal to increase planning application fees. However, our modelling has shown that even if all application fees were uplifted by 35 per cent, the overall national shortfall for 2020/21 would have remained above £80 million. Councils must have the flexibility to set planning fees at local level to cover their costs relating to planning, which could include the employment of additional qualified planners. This would put councils in a stronger position to address the skills and capacity challenges in planning departments.

LGA Submission to DLUHC’s Stronger performance of local planning authorities supported through an increase in planning fees technical consultation

Free business process mapping toolkit for procurement teams

Councils can use this free toolkit – developed by Local Partnerships and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) – to make their business process mapping of procurement easier.

Free business process mapping toolkit for procurement teams

Westminster Hall debate, Anti-social behaviour in town centres, 26 April 2023

The Government’s Anti-social Behaviour Action Plan and consultation sets out its approach to stamping out anti-social behaviour. Councils look forward to seeing more details of how the action plan will work in practice, as well as how the plan will  be funded. The LGA will work closely with the Government given the plan’s commitments to fund more uniformed local authority wardens and to explore funding models with PCCs and councils.

Westminster Hall debate, Anti-social behaviour in town centres, 26 April 2023

Social care continues to face significant pressure – LGA on ADASS roadmap for reforming care and support

“This helpful roadmap adds to the growing body of evidence and reports that show the significant pressure social care is facing. It also rightly puts people who draw on care and support at the centre, articulating the huge value and reach of social care."

Social care continues to face significant pressure – LGA on ADASS roadmap for reforming care and support

Employers' guide no. 3 - Variation of contracts

This guide sets out the steps which should be taken to make valid alterations whilst avoiding claims for breach of contract, unlawful deduction of wages, protective awards and unfair dismissal.

Employers' guide no. 3 - Variation of contracts

Southwark Council: Through Her Eyes campaign

Through Her Eyes is Southwark Council’s campaign tackling misogyny. Centred on a highly impactful video, the campaign encourages men and boys to challenge their own attitudes and behaviour, and that of others. This was distilled into the one key campaign message - 'see it, stop it'.

Southwark Council: Through Her Eyes campaign

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