This guidance on social cohesion authored by Belong and endorsed by the LGA, aims to help local authorities fulfil this role. It provides local authorities with the tools to address the challenges they face and share good practice, with the goal of building cohesive communities.
This report identifies the essential role that councils have to underpin inclusive growth, ensuring that our residents and businesses are central to providing that growth and benefit from the opportunities that growth brings.
This policy paper draws on programme impact studies and LGA roundtables with council officers who deliver free holiday provision funded by the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. In recognition of the announcement of a three-year funding extension for HAF, this paper sets out recommendations to support councils in shaping local practice and to inform the Department for Education’s development of refreshed guidance.
Impact is the LGA’s flagship graduate development programme. It offers councils a unique opportunity to tap into a pipeline of talent and grow future leaders of the sector.
This is the fourth review of the LGA's Strategic Market: Insight & Relationship Programme (formerly called the Strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SSRM) Programme).
This report summarises key learnings from working with councils at the forefront of innovation, exploring both the successes achieved and the challenges faced in adopting AI across the sector.
Our updated guidance is designed to support councils in strengthening their approach to civil resilience. It provides an overview of the council’s responsibilities in this area, along with targeted sections outlining the role of senior councillors and ward councillors.
This report is designed to offer practical guidance for councils on designing effective strategies and governance frameworks to meet their Care Act 2014 duties.Key findings highlight the importance of clear architecture, dynamic risk and assurance, and transparent performance and engagement in achieving measurable improvements for adults.
