Resetting the relationship between local and national government. Read our Local Government White Paper
Our dedicated General Election hub sets out the key commitments in the Conservative, Green, Labour and Liberal Democrat national manifestos relevant to local government.
The General Election on 4 July comes at a pivotal time for the country with councils facing extreme and unprecedented cost and demand pressures across all services. Through our Local Government White Paper, we have stressed that the future of our public services must be front and centre of the next government’s ambition for the country. It is councils who can provide the answers to so many of the issues any incoming government will face.
The LGA has approached parliamentary candidates of all parties and independent candidates to highlight the asks and offers of the local government sector.
This hub sets out the key commitments in the Conservative, Green, Labour and Liberal Democrat national pledges that are relevant to local government.
For information on the LGA's position on key policy areas, please read our Local Government White Paper.
Resources
Here are useful election related guidance and publications for councils and candidates, including around voting and canvassing.
- Voter ID – what you and your residents need to know
- Changes to postal vote handling and absent vote secrecy – what you and your residents need to know
- Changes to postal and proxy voting – what you and your residents need to know
- Seven principles for safer canvassing guidance
- Electoral Commission guidance for candidates on handling harassment and intimidation
Highlighted pages
Local Government White Paper
Local government is the key to solving some of our biggest national challenges. With the General Election taking place in July, now must be a time for change and new hope. With the right support and the right reforms, we can do much more to get better outcomes for residents in the places we represent, and for the whole country.
Pre-election period
Find out what you need to know about publicity during the pre-election period.
Voter ID – what you and your residents need to know
The way we vote has changed. Find out all you need to know ahead of the General Election.