Local government is the key to solving some of our biggest national challenges. Our voice is strongest when we work as a collective, speaking across party affiliations, for every region and tier of the sector. We continue to work closely with the Government – through our networks in Westminster, Whitehall and across the media – to help create the conditions for councils to thrive.
Providing local and combined authorities in England with vital tools and support to deliver critical services to communities, while helping to drive change and improvement across all regions.
Building on our 'A force for growth' report, this good practice guide commissioned by the LGA and produced by Henham Strategy, provides an investor perspective and practical advice for councils on the steps they can take to attract investment and better realise their role in delivering inclusive growth
This toolkit provides all councils going through the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) process with practical advice and tips for effective internal communications. It also includes case studies to show activities in practice.
This guide helps elected members, officers, and providers work with communities so stakeholders understand what to expect from local government, and what local government needs from them, in relation to digital connectivity.
This guidance explains how local authority public health teams can support new developments in the NHS following publication of Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England. It provides a specific focus on public health support to the Strategic Commissioning function of Integrated Care Boards and the implementation of Neighbourhood Health.
The Healthy Child programme is the cornerstone of England’s universal public health nursing offer for babies, children and young people. It is delivered by health visitors (for children aged 0–5) and school nurses (for children and young people aged 5–19, or up to 25 for care leavers and those with special educational needs and disabilities).
The Local Government Association (LGA) and Solace are delighted to present the Local Government Senior Leadership Development Framework, as part of the LGA's Sector Support programme, funded by the UK Government.
