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Party conferences – autumn 2024

The LGA delivers a range of events over the party conference season, including debates and receptions on behalf of councils and our partners.

LG Challenge 2024 - The Final

The winner of the Local Government Challenge was announced at the Local Government Association’s (LGA) headquarters in 18 Smith Square on Wednesday 31 July 2024.

Care leavers and councils as employers

The LGA’s Care Leavers Support Programme aims to encourage more councils as employers to provide employment and training opportunities for care leavers.

Local Government Association Disabled Councillors’ Leadership Programme

In October 2022 the LGA, in partnership with the leading charity Disability Rights UK, launched a bespoke leadership development programme for Disabled councillors. This programme, funded by UK government, aims to provide councillors with unique networking opportunities, support in their role as local community leaders, and a chance to reflect on leadership through the lens of disability.

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