Local Government Association

Our contestants gathered in Cherwell District Council for their third challenge - 'Design a future model for waste services that identifies the transformation needed at Cherwell District Council to adapt to the significant changes on the horizon for waste services across the country'.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging contractors in a wide range of roles across Local Government not to get caught out by unscrupulous promoters of tax avoidance schemes.

Employment law update Darren Newman, Employment Law Expert, Darren Newman Employment Law Limited National Joint Council pay update Harry Honnor

Expand your political leadership skills with our free e-learning platform for councillors, including a new Corporate Parenting module.

Councillors play a vital role in shaping the future of their communities and improving the quality of life of local people.

The discriminatory abuse self-assessment tool is intended to support councils, Safeguarding Adult Boards (SABs), practitioners from all sectors, staff responsible for reporting adult social care (ASC) performance; safeguarding leads and commissioners to: better identify, report and analyse activity; be aware of any bias and challenge discriminatory abuse in their practice; develop processes and policies on tackling discriminatory abuse; and embed good practice to deliver good equality outcomes for people who have care and support needs. In attempting to understand discriminatory abuse, all partners and professionals also need to understand the underlying principles and practice of equity, equality, diversity and inclusion.

The LGA Behavioural Insights Programme webinar on the topic of tackling post pandemic challenges and the cost-of-living was organised as part of the LGA’s Behavioural Insights Programme. It showcased the results and impacts of the projects delivered by Phase 8 of the Behavioural Insights Programme.

Councillors who are part of their council's licensing committee have an opportunity to play a more active role in operational decisions that affect their local area. From community safety to place shaping it's a chance to make a real difference to the local community.