Publications

The Winter Weather Survey 2018 was conducted in October 2018 to gather information about local authorities’ plans and preparations in case of severe weather, to help the LGA’s lobbying of central government and to highlight the scale of authorities’ efforts.

The survey was conducted in June-July 2018 in order to develop an accurate evidence base on the impact of new permitted development rights. The results will inform the LGA’s lobbying and advocacy work, and be used in discussions with Ministers about the changes, and the possibility of further widening permitted development rights.

Civil emergencies take many forms and advance planning and preparation is vital.

Self care is about giving people choice and control by helping them to decide how best to protect, maintain or improve their health and wellbeing.

Whether it is supporting stopping smoking, encouraging healthy eating, protecting good mental health, or delivering universal or targeted health visiting services or simply working closely with the NHS - councils have a significant role to play.

This guide sets out concisely the reasons that the early years are so essential to future outcomes and wellbeing.

This publication demonstrates current examples of how councils support adult and young carers locally in a range of different ways from respite breaks to discount cards to tailored information and advice.

The survey was the first of its kind for a number of years and was conducted during winter 2018 and was sent to all heads of human resources (or equivalent position) in English and Welsh councils

This report forms part of the LGA's evaluation of sector-led improvement. It provides an overview of feedback on the impact of attending Leadership Essentials from councillors who had attended a course during 2017/18.

This report outlines the results of an online survey of local authorities and the suppliers who provided the adviser support, conducted in early 2018 to capture their experiences of the programme at that point in time.