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New mobility options - car clubs front cover

New mobility options: car clubs

This report provides an overview of the car club market, defining the different models before exploring their benefits and then considerations for councils to ensure the benefits are realised.

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Place-based adult skills and training

Improving adult skills is vital to individual progression in work and to the productive growth of the economy. The LGA commissioned this study, by the Heseltine Institute at the University of Liverpool, to evidence the continuing need for improved adult skills and the contribution of local government to delivering inclusive, economically relevant and place-based training.

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The state of strategic relationships between councils and their local voluntary and community sector

The Local Government Association commissioned Locality to conduct research into the state of strategic relationships between councils and their local voluntary and community sector.

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Shared micromobility within the UK

As part of the LGA’s ongoing work to support local transport improvement and in particular decarbonisation, the LGA’s Economy, Environment, Housing and Transport Board commissioned this report exploring shared micromobility in the UK.

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Levelling Up Locally inquiry report

Over the past year the LGA has run a levelling up locally inquiry into how the Government’s levelling up agenda might better strengthen local communities.

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Police Staff Council England and Wales handbook

The Police Staff Council (PSC) handbook, including February 2026 updates.

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Must know: Children’s and Corporate services guide to effective cross-council working

This guidance has been developed for each of the following areas: finance, human resources (HR) and information technology (IT). The intention is to further support and strengthen the development of a strong corporate and whole council approach to delivering effective services for children.

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Public health annual report: Supporting communities in difficult times

Public health annual report 2023: Supporting communities in difficult times

This year's eleventh annual public health report reflects on the last year and focusses on how councils have responded to the rising cost of living.

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Research into T Levels and industry placements in councils in England

This is the final report from an independent research study into T Levels and industry placements in councils in England. The research was commissioned by the LGA and undertaken by York Consulting LLP between January and March 2023.

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Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) focus group: thematic summary

Three focus groups made up of Economic Development Officers were held between December 2022 and January 2023 to explore how councils are working to improve equalities in employment and skills outcomes to encourage economic development for their communities. The groups aimed to develop understanding by capturing the thoughts and experiences of those working to advance this agenda.

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