Our meetings and Leadership

Further information about the LGA's governance arrangements

In this section:

LGA Leadership

Information on our senior elected members and officers

Political composition

This section contains information on the LGA's political balance, its four political groups and how these groups appoint to their allocation of seats

Our political governance structure is one of the key mechanisms through which LGA members shape and direct the LGA’s decision making. Find out about our meetings and those elected members that lead them.

LGA Articles of Association and Governance Framework

The Articles of Association and Governance Framework set out the purpose and aims of the LGA.

Members' allowances and expenses

Councillors who attend LGA meetings and undertake various approved duties of the LGA are eligible to receive allowances and expenses depending on their role.

Special Interest Groups

The Local Government Association (LGA) Articles of Association allows member authorities with common characteristics to form groupings of authorities to express a sectional interest.