Local Government Association

We are the national voice of local government, working with councils to support, promote and improve

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Improving support for care leavers, 24 April 2024

Presentations from this event can be found here.

Audit, scrutiny and risk

The Centre for Governance and Scrutiny has published a guide to support members of council audit committees, and members of council scrutiny committees.

LGA corporate environmental policy

As the voice of local government, the LGA aims to lead by example. This policy sets out our commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency and the steps we will take in order to achieve this.

Pathways to Planning

Equipping graduates to become the next generation of local government planners.

Communicate

Effectively convey information to others in a clear, concise, and impactful manner, tailored to audience needs.

Coaching people through change

Effectively coach and guide others to enhance their performance, achieve their goals, and develop their skills.

Manage stakeholders

Identify the needs of stakeholders who may affect, or be affected by, transformation activity.