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LGA in Parliament 2015/16

The LGA in Parliament summarises our work on behalf of councils ensuring that local government has a strong, credible voice in Parliament. It sets out how we lobbied to secure positive change to the  legislation and policy being debated by parliamentarians in both the House of Commons and House of Lords.

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LGA in Parliament 2015/16 front cover

LGA in Parliament 2015/16

The LGA has sought opportunities to highlight important issues to local government, influence legislation and promote the important work of councils.

Don't be left in the dark: What localised business rates mean for your council: a guide to business rates retention

In 2015, the Chancellor announced that local government as a whole would be able to keep 100 per cent of business rates by 2020.

journey to integration

The journey to integration: Learning from the seven leading localities

This independent report details the experience of seven localities in developing integrated care.

Just what the doctor ordered

Just what the doctor ordered: social prescribing - a guide for local authorities

A set of case studies for local authorities.

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Psychoactive substances - Get in on the Act

Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (Get in on the Act)

An introduction to the Act and further information on the Local Government Association (LGA) campaign work.

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Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 (Get in on the Act)

An introduction to the Act and summary of the main issues on which the Local Government Association (LGA) lobbied.

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Childcare Act 2016 (Get in on the Act)

An introduction to the Act and summary of the main issues on which the Local Government Association (LGA) lobbied.

Tackling poor oral health in children: local government's public health role

Large numbers of young children have teeth extracted under general anaesthesia in hospital because of dental decay.

Health, work and health related worklessness - a guide for local authorities

This briefing provides local councillors with a strong business case to address health related worklessness and promote workplace health in their local authority (LA).

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Make It Local

To deliver priorities for the public the Government needs to #MakeItLocal

Make It Local

By the start of 2025, we will have had a general election. This is a moment of opportunity.

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