Publications

In June 2023, the Local Government Association (LGA) conducted a survey to capture data on the LGA Model Councillor Code of Conduct (the “Model code") to gauge the impact of the Model code in councils.

This joint Local Government Association (LGA) and Association of Directors of Social Services (ADASS) research project was carried out between July and November 2014.

To further its work in this area, the LGA carried out a survey of housing managers working within local councils in England to gather insight into the effect – or likely effect – of the LHA freeze on local housing, ranging from homelessness to house building. 

The survey was conducted by the Local Government Association’s Research and Information team in October-November 2022 to gather information about local authorities’ plans and preparations in case of severe weather

This survey provides information on key elements of the workforce within local authorities in England. The figures provided by councils include school support staff, but exclude teachers.

Benchmarking in LG Inform Where councils have agreed to it, identifiable data has been made available in LG Inform covering some of the metrics found in the Workforce Survey along with data from the Local Government Earnings Survey.

The Local Government Workforce Survey 2015/16 provides information on key elements of the local government workforce. The survey was conducted by the Local Government Association (LGA) and updates previous surveys in the series.

The Local Government Workforce Survey 2013/14 provides information on key elements of the local government workforce.

The Local Government Workforce Survey 2012/13 provides information on key elements of the local government workforce. The survey was conducted by the Local Government Association (LGA) and updates previous surveys in the series.

The survey was conducted by the LGA's Research and Information team. The LGA will use findings from the survey to help support local authorities. This summary report provides data on key workforce metrics.