Local Government Association

Efficient and effective structures, systems and processes are important as they can either underpin and align with the good practices outlined in systems leadership, governance and management arrangements or they can be a barrier that people work around.

The Care Act 2014 places a responsibility on councils to protect people who are at risk from abuse or neglect.

The local workforce is a key enabler to the delivery of the local vision of support to adults with a learning disability.

The Care Act 2014 requires councils to promote the individual wellbeing of adults with care and support needs and carers in their area by providing or arranging for the provision of prevention/ early intervention services to avoid or delay the development of support needs including specific duties to provide information and advice; safeguard adults at risk of abuse or neglect; support the transition to adulthood.

This outcomes and improvement framework was commissioned by the LGA and the Association of Directors of Adult Services (ADASS).

Jamie Saddler, Apprenticeships Adviser at the LGA, reflects on the importance of apprenticeships to councils, how they can 'Build the Future' of local government, and how the LGA can help with that.

The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity.