There are six political groups at the Local Government Association (LGA) – Conservative, Green, Independent, Labour, Liberal Democrat and Reform UK – each supported by a group office.
The head of each group office is a member of the LGA Corporate Leadership team.
The work of the group offices includes:
- advising and supporting group leaders, deputies and other office holders in the effective management of LGA political activity
- influencing, liaising and networking with Government, shadow teams and party administrations
- providing information and communication to and from political groups in councils, both active members and groups more generally
- maintaining a watching brief over council performance and coordinating political intervention where and when necessary
- helping sustain campaigns, policy and media
- public affairs work.
The group offices oversee elections and membership of LGA Boards, Committees, Forums and Commissions, and act as a secretariat for the work of their group. More information about each of the groups can be found on their webpages via the links below.