The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has recently shared the following list of actions and sector-support resources with councils. The list includes activities that councils can be working on between submitting LGR proposals and getting their final decision about their area footprints.
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 guide supports councils in embedding address and street data across systems. Covering everything from assessing current usage to establishing governance and monitoring for maximum data value.
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.
This first guidance note focuses on how to maintain strong financial governance throughout the LGR journey and why a focus on financial sustainability is so important in the period up to vesting day.
In July 2025, the LGA surveyed all of its member councils in England to understand their perspectives on the design of the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) and to hear their views on other forms of local welfare provision.
A summary of the work provided by Partners in Care and Health to deliver the DSHC commissioned adult social care sector improvement programme in 2024-25. This report highlights the reach and impact of our support to the sector, working in collaboration with local authorities to deliver high quality care that enables choice, control and independence for everyone.
