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Councils call for immediate action on adult social care workforce

Over 600 child protection investigations every day

Prevention shouldn’t be a luxury – LGA statement on NHS Confederation report

Reducing re-offending in local communities: an update to the 2005 LGA paper, 'Going Straight'

This local government policy paper sets out the LGA’s refreshed positions on reducing re-offending and probation. It outlines the factors that influence re-offending, and calls for a more coordinated and whole-system approach from Government, in order to provide appropriate support for offenders upon release.

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge: Winchester City Council

Feedback report: 10 – Friday 12 July 2024

LGA submission to OFGEM’s Regional Energy Strategic Plan policy framework Consultation

Councils want to work as partners with central government on climate action. Councils are well-placed to do this as place-shapers, convenors of communities and partners, delivery agents, commissioners, and owners of assets.

PSC joint circular 140 - Pay award 2024-25

The Police Staff Council has reached an agreement on a pay award for police staff for 2024-25.

PSC joint circular 139 - Public duties

A change has been agreed to the terms and conditions in the PSC Handbook which will apply from 8 October 2024.

PSC joint circular 138 - College of policing code of ethics

The new Code has been revised to provide greater clarity on the relationship between the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Behaviour.

General Resources

The LGA provides data-driven and consistent approaches for the sector to prioritise the actions that will drive their sustainability, efficiency, and improvement goals.

Get Involved

Find out how your council can benefit from the LGA’s Sustainability programme by signing up to our upcoming support offers below.

BASW England/LGA: The changing political landscape – middle managers matter more than ever, 2 October 2024

Download the presentation from this joint session from the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) and the LGA.

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge: London Borough of Waltham Forest

Feedback report: 24th – 27th June 2024

Place-shaping

Place-shaping is all about creating or shaping places with intent, to improve quality of life for residents, enable growth and to support vibrant and sustainable communities.

What skills and understanding do councillors need?

Councillors need specific skills to understand and ensure the robust scrutiny of transformation.

Asking effective questions

Whatever your role in transformation, asking effective questions is a skillset that improves understanding, aids scrutiny and strengthens evidence-based decision making.

Mole Valley District Council: Finance Peer Challenge

Feedback report: 24 -26 June 2024

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