Publications

Examples of councils that have led the way in commissioning sexual health services.

Licensing makes a fundamental contribution to how our communities develop, live, work and relax. With the right tools, councils can use licensing to significantly improve the chances of businesses and residents moving to an area, whether in the heart of London or in a more rural district.

This report presents feedback on the LGA’s Workforce Support programme.

Comprehensive tobacco control is the best thing a local authority can do for public health.

This paper sets out the case for a New Localism Settlement for England that empowers councils, as the democratically elected leaders closest to their communities, to take on greater responsibilities for their places.

As pubs and restaurants come out of lockdown and following the introduction of Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020, councils are working hard to support businesses to re-open safely.

The Housing Advisers Programme is designed to support local authorities deliver a project that helps meet the housing need of their local area. It aims to be simple, flexible, and locally-led. Find out more about what the programme can offer your council in our prospectus. 

The challenges currently facing councils are unprecedented, but sector-led improvement has proven to be a success even in tough times.

This report presents feedback on the LGA’s Workforce Support programme.

This report presents feedback on the LGA’s Next Generation programme.