Publications

The LGA is holding a series of webinars, inviting officers from councils who have previously undergone local government reorganisation to reflect on their experience. This webinar focussed on the theme of local engagement.

In July 2024, the government announced that, as of 1 January 2025, the exemption of value added tax (VAT) on fee-paying school fees will come to an end, which is to say that school fees are, from that date, subject to VAT at the rate of 20 per cent.

This guide provides advice and guidance on the publicity restrictions that should be observed by local authorities during the pre-election period.

This document outlines the principles and key points to consider when data is being shared between councils as part of the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) business case process.

The following guide offers a high-level overview for all councillors of key issues with regard to child safeguarding. Councillors should ensure their council is effectively meeting these duties by considering child safety in all services and decisions.

This guide looks at the councillor's role and provides hints and tips on how to get the best out of procurement and contract management.

This guide has been developed in consultation with HR leaders, Solace and recruiters as a practical toolkit for local authorities and their recruitment partners to consider the principles of the Chief Executives Development Framework in the preparation and delivery of effective recruitment to the Chief Executive role.

In preparation for the upcoming government consultation on councillor standards announced in October 2024 by the Deputy Prime Minister, the Local Government Association ran a series of focus groups to consult the sector on the issues with the current standards regime.

This guide has been developed based on the insights from a series of workshops with members of the Care and Health Career Academies Community of Practice. The purpose of this document is to support local areas that wish to set up a career academy, in developing their own business case. It encourages consideration of objectives and aims, key stakeholders and partners as well as impact and benefits of career academy.

Lead members have a vital role in driving whole-system change – ensuring prevention is embedded in all council functions, and promoting collaboration with partners. This guide provides advice and information on how prevention creates the right conditions for good health and wellbeing - helping everyone to live well for longer.