Leadership

The resources on this page are designed to support council leaders to lead on an organisational culture that is open, digitally aware and resident-focused, while achieving strategic and operational goals.

Resources and support

• Cyber security: 10 questions for a councillor (and any layperson) to ask - a list of 10 questions that you can use to better understand cyber security arrangements and how risk is being managed within your council.
• LGA digital programmes and resources - a hub that provides councils with best practice in the sector to support officers and councillors working on improving services through digital transformation and innovation
• Councillor Introduction to... Digital and Data Training Series - seven free Councillor training sessions to support members navigate the world of digital and technology as their local authorities harness this area of innovation to help deal with COVID-19 pressures and support residents, communities and businesses utilise technology to improve their everyday life.

 Publications

• 10 Questions on Cyber Security - a guide for councillors sitting on scrutiny committees and the officers who support them to understand how the council’s scrutiny function can review policies, practices and procedures relating to cyber security. It is also useful for cyber security professionals working in local government.