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Green Jobs: creating the workforce to deliver net zero

Green jobs: creating the workforce to deliver net zero

Using the principles of Work Local, this policy position sets out how this relationship could operate, bringing together net zero and the skills system to align and collectively develop the green skills and jobs that are needed.

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Accelerating adaptation action: Councils preparing for climate change

Councils are critical in preparing people and places to the impacts of the changing climate. As leaders in communities, they deliver hundreds of essential services to protect public health, manage roads, prepare for floods, and provide open space. Nationally we are not sufficiently prepared for the impacts of climate change, and central government must prioritise its work with local government to close this gap. This research report explores local authorities' preparedness for climate adaptation.

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Sector support offer for local authorities 2023/24

This summary sets out our sector support offer available to local authorities in 2023/24.

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Supporting children and young people in the youth justice system

These case studies explore the different ways that local authorities are supporting children in the youth justice system, to keep them safe and stop offending behaviours.

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sexual and reproductive health: how councils are driving innovation

Sexual health: How councils are driving innovation through partnership working

These case studies highlight the varied ways councils are working with trusted partners to help communities access sexual and reproductive health services.

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Identifying and promoting green growth opportunities

Councils are already showing high levels of commitment to support the UK’s targets, with over 300 councils having already declared a climate emergency. This report explores the ways in which councils can use their powers and influence to attract and stimulate a low carbon business base.

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Supporting the integration of Local Enterprise Partnerships

The Local Government Association (LGA) commissioned Shared Intelligence (Si) to provide support for councils and combined authorities undertaking Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) integration and to share good practice and learning.

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Councillor workbook: being an effective ward councillor

Councillor workbook – Being an effective ward councillor

There are many aspects to being an effective ward or division councillor. This workbook will help you to get up to speed on the main areas that require focus and attention. 

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Safeguarding roles and responsibilities: Safeguarding is everybody’s business

This guide is aimed at people who are not adult safeguarding specialists but want to grow their understanding and knowledge about safeguarding adults.

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Local action towards a smoke-free future

Local action towards a smoke-free future

These case studies describe the efforts of local councils across England to improve health and wellbeing through tackling smoking.

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Make It Local

To deliver priorities for the public the Government needs to #MakeItLocal

Make It Local

By the start of 2025, we will have had a general election. This is a moment of opportunity.

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