Publications

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.

This report explores the role of combined authorities in relation to the creative industries and the potential of new opportunities for combined authorities to fulfil this role.

This report assesses how freely English combined authorities are able to raise and spend funding.

Pragmatix Advisory has been commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA) to explore the economic challenges facing rural and coastal areas, with a particular focus on deprivation, and outline what steps government can take to strengthen the recovery and resilience of these communities within the current context.

This report analyses the consequences of COVID-19 and for urban economies and sets out a new vision for urban growth and recovery.

​​​​​​​This document presents a framework for principal councils looking to support parish and town (local) councils to play an increased role in local service delivery and place-shaping. While it is aimed at principal councils, the research has also been steered by interviews and discussion with representatives of the local council sector.

This online resource outlines the key roles councils play in supporting local skills progression and highlights a number of successful interventions undertaken to date.

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

Opportunities for communicators working within or for devolved areas, as well as some key principles to consider.

This briefing note looks at the process for introducing a tourism levy by using two pieces of analysis.