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.
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 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.
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.
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).
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.
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 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.
