Local Government Association

The LGA continues to work with the Home Office to tackle serious and serious organised crime. In particular, the harrowing exploitation of children and young people by county lines drugs gangs is a significant and increasing concern for councils, and they are working hard with Government and local partners to protect those at risk of abuse.

During 2022/23, groups of neighbouring local authorities ran behavioural insights trials to reduce demand on public services in their local area by addressing a local behavioural challenge.

The LGA has produced an e-learning module on economic development aimed at council officers and members

Feedback report: 24–27 January 2022

Information for councils related to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

The National Joint Council (NJC) for Local Government Services have now agreed the pay award for 2021 which directly applies to the JNC TRE Sleeping

Getting governance right is important because of the significant impact it has on the quality of educational provision and the opportunity and life chances of children. This joint guidance aims to help governing boards and headteachers to get governance right by working together, being mutually supportive and respecting each other’s roles and responsibilities.