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LGA launches Sector Support programme 2024/25

Sector support offer for local authorities 2024/25

Local government action to improve children’s health

Preparation for Assurance Peer Challenge Report: Gloucestershire County Council

Final report: September 2023

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge: East Devon District Council

Feedback report: 6 – 8 February 2024

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.

Financial resilience in children’s services

Alongside the wider LGA corporate finance offer, we have a specific offer to help local authorities to better understand the use of resources and capacity across children’s services and the impact of this on budgets.

Cyber security and resilience blueprint series

The LGA is developing a series of blueprints to support councils review and establish their strategic and operational approach to managing their cyber defences and bolstering their resilience plans in the event of a cyber-attack.

Large language models and generative AI - policy brief

This brief allows you to get a quick understanding of the Communications and Digital Committee opened an inquiry into Large Language Models (LLMs).

Video transcript: Joleen, Norwich

I'm Joleen Easterbrook. I have long red hair, I'm wearing a black sweater and a puffy black coat. We're sitting in my plant shop on Norwich Market. It

Video transcript: Taja and Aimée, Birmingham

Taja and Aimée talk about how important diversity is within their home city of Birmingham and what it means to have pride in where they come from.

Debate Not Hate

Debating and disagreeing with one another is a healthy part of democracy, but abuse and intimidation crosses the line into dangerous territory. The right engagement matters.

One Public Estate: Brownfield Land Release Fund (BLRF2) Round 2 – January 2023

Up to £180 million Brownfield Land Release Fund (BLRF2) capital grant funding is available to all constituent English councils over a three-year period to support the release of council-owned brownfield land for housing. Round Two funding is closed to applications.

Debate Not Hate: Campaign toolkit

Our new toolkit outlines different ways councils and councillors can support the Debate Not Hate campaign objectives and take action.

LGA General Assembly Annual Meeting timetable

Tuesday 2 July 2024 at 11.45am, Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC)

One Public Estate: Brownfield Land Release Fund (BLRF2) Round 2 – FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the Brownfield Land Release Fund (BLRF2) Round 2

One Public Estate: Brownfield Land Release Fund (BLRF2) Round 2 – fund details

Since 2017, One Public Estate (OPE) has partnered with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) to deliver the Brownfield Land Release Fund (BLRF) and its predecessor the Land Release Fund (LRF), DLUHC funded programmes that enable councils to bring forward their surplus land for new homes.

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