Publications

Dementia is on the increase. It is estimated that there are currently 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, more than ever before, and this number is projected to increase rapidly over the next few decades.

This publication highlights key factors which, if implemented well, can lead to a successful Christmas market.

Town and parish councils were established by Act of Parliament in 1894. There are around 9,000 such local councils in England with around 80,000 citizens serving as voluntary but elected parish councillors.

The LGA has updated its councillor handbook on gambling to coincide with local authorities revising their statements of licensing principles ahead of publication in January 2019.

Cyber security is crucial to ensuring services are kept up and running and to ensuring the public's trust in councils with their information. A cyber attack could have very serious consequences - disrupting services and damaging a council’s reputation. Healthy cyber security is key to the efficient and productive running of every council.

Local authority staff have essential frontline roles to play in TB control and ensuring that they themselves are also protected and screened if needed.

The workbook considers the way local councils receive their funding and highlights both the legal and best practice requirements in managing the council’s financial affairs.

A set of practical recommendations to assist local authorities with increasing their revenue collection. 

What will 21st century fire and rescue services look like in 2024?

We are determined to be a service that reflects the communities it serves.