Local Government Association

We are the national voice of local government, working with councils to support, promote and improve

Has taxonomy terms (with depth)

EMP circular 1/24 – Pay offer

The National Employers have today (25 April 2024) made a pay offer to the employees’ side of the NJC.

Audit, scrutiny and risk

The Centre for Governance and Scrutiny has published a guide to support members of council audit committees, and members of council scrutiny committees.

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.

What is good health?

Councillor Fothergill on the importance of focusing on generating good health rather than concentrating on sickness and illness

Strengths based social care

Sharing practical approaches

The Care Act 2014 requires councils to ‘consider a person’s own strengths and capabilities, and what support might be