Publications

Based on a set of six case studies from across England, the research findings highlight the significant challenges the sector faces in retaining its competitive edge in terms of productivity, recruitment and skills.

Our range of leadership development events, workshops, and publications will help you transform your local systems.

Striking out into the world on your own for the first time is exciting and daunting for all of us. The opportunity to carve your own path and the newfound independence is a huge draw.

This publication demonstrates current examples of how councils support adult and young carers locally in a range of different ways from respite breaks to discount cards to tailored information and advice.

These case studies explore the different ways that local authorities are supporting children in the youth justice system, to keep them safe and stop offending behaviours.

The following case studies stand as examples of good practice, success stories and promising initiatives in supporting young people with their mental health.

This guide considers the powerful benefits of community-owned leisure and sport assets offers to communities and councils. The national policy direction has been set. But what does this mean for communities and councils and how can the benefits be maximised for all?

This report provides an overview and summary of highlights from our 2021/22 council improvement support programme.

A set of practical recommendations to assist local authorities with increasing their revenue collection. 

The LGA commissioned Shared Intelligence to undertake research to identify and capture the learning from councils’ extensive contact with businesses over the last 18 months in the context of COVID-19. This report sets out how councils can engage more effectively with businesses in the future to support economic recovery.