Publications

A guide to help councils navigate devolution deals, with a particular focus on understanding the lessons from developing a deal to delivering it.

This short guide gives information on the role of combined authority mayors, what they will do and what this means for the residents they serve.

Explore the elements of the draft improvement and assurance framework for local government.

There are a number of ‘stages’ in the planning process, and this Toolkit is structured to take you through each stage of these in turn.

This practical guidance aims to assist councils to turn their commercial plans into reality.

The purpose of this research is to understand the lessons learnt by those councils that have undertaken large-scale structural change of children’s services, and to identify the key building blocks that ensure high quality services for children, young people and families in this context.

This briefing outlines what the Act covers and how it will impact local government.

Supporting guidance which is aimed to help understanding and consistency of approach towards the LGA's Model Councillor Code of Conduct.

Social media has become an important public space, where councillors share political information and engage with other councillors, support officers and residents. But it also opens the door for abuse, harassment and intimidation, along with the spread of misinformation. This guide provides practical advice and resources for councillors as they continue to navigate this space.

Online harassment, intimidation and abuse, and the spread of mis and disinformation, are now major challenges to local democracy. This guide outlines research in relation to councillors and digital citizenship, and looks at the good work going on in the UK and abroad.