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Best practice in tackling domestic abuse, 18 April 2024

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LGA corporate environmental policy

As the voice of local government, the LGA aims to lead by example. This policy sets out our commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency and the steps we will take in order to achieve this.

Challenge 3: Wiltshire Council

In March the LG Challenge 2024 cohort headed to the South West to tackle their third challenge, hosted by Wiltshire Council.

Time to talk day 2021

Dudley MBC councillors share personal stories on the importance of having conversations about their mental health challenges.

New councillors' frequently asked questions

A list of some of the most commonly asked questions, some thoughts from a councillor who reflected on his first 12 months in post, and top tips from other councillors from across the country.

COVID-19 communications: LGA and LGcomms webinar on vaccine communications

On Thursday, 22 January 2021, we held a webinar on vaccine communications in partnership with LGcomms. Communications and engagement will be crucial to the successful rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. As more vaccines continue to be delivered, this webinar looked at how councils and their partners can effectively communicate with all residents on programme.

Councillor e-learning

Expand your political leadership skills with our free e-learning platform for councillors.

COVID-19: good council practice

Councils are doing remarkable work to address COVID-19, pooling resources, responding to new problems and coming up with creative solutions, including to recovery and renewal.