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Local Government Association

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

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Energy and Housing

This section covers areas including planning, retrofit, sustainable and renewable energy, buildings, and construction.

The Green Economy

This section covers areas including sustainable procurement, social value, business engagement, green finance, jobs and skills.

Place-based Leadership

This suite of resources is aimed at council leaders, offering strategic tools and insights to lead sustainability efforts in local government. Here, you'll find support to drive your local community toward a more sustainable and resilient future.

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.

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.