Here you will find guidance and toolkits aimed at assisting councils and councillors in their roles. In this section: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) New rules relating to how we collect and process personal data - the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - came into effect on 25 May 2018. Pre-election period Find out what you need to know about publicity during the pre-election period. Accessibility requirements for public sector bodies New regulations mean public sector organisations have a legal duty to make sure websites and apps meet accessibility requirements. Civility in public life: resources for councillors Find out more about the model code of conduct for councillors and other work under the LGA's Civility in public life programme. The sector led body Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited (PSAA), the company initially established in 2014 by the LGA, will continue to use its skills and experience to secure efficient and effective arrangements for the independent appointment of auditors on behalf of the sector following confirmation from MHCLG on 20 May 2021. PSAA will continue to fulfil the role of “appointing person” under the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and carry out the procurement of audit services for opted-in local government bodies for the audit of accounts from April 2023. Community action The LGA is working to support councils to better engage their communities in the design and delivery of services - something we are calling community action. External audit The landscape for external audit of local government and its services has recently changed, and this section outlines the latest developments. Equality frameworks Transformation As councils seek to meet the financial challenge, many are embarking on significant transformation programmes. Share this page: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn+ Email this page Print this page
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) New rules relating to how we collect and process personal data - the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - came into effect on 25 May 2018.
Accessibility requirements for public sector bodies New regulations mean public sector organisations have a legal duty to make sure websites and apps meet accessibility requirements.
Civility in public life: resources for councillors Find out more about the model code of conduct for councillors and other work under the LGA's Civility in public life programme.
The sector led body Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited (PSAA), the company initially established in 2014 by the LGA, will continue to use its skills and experience to secure efficient and effective arrangements for the independent appointment of auditors on behalf of the sector following confirmation from MHCLG on 20 May 2021. PSAA will continue to fulfil the role of “appointing person” under the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and carry out the procurement of audit services for opted-in local government bodies for the audit of accounts from April 2023.
Community action The LGA is working to support councils to better engage their communities in the design and delivery of services - something we are calling community action.
External audit The landscape for external audit of local government and its services has recently changed, and this section outlines the latest developments.
Transformation As councils seek to meet the financial challenge, many are embarking on significant transformation programmes.