Publications

The Psychoactive Substances Act came into effect on 26 May 2016. The Act bans the production, distribution, sale and supply of psychoactive substances. The LGA lobbied for a ban of psychoactive substances and supported the Act as it progressed through Parliament and became law.

This report presents an interim evaluation of the Local Government Association's (LGA) Digital Experts programme. The programme was established in March 2015 when, following a comprehensive bidding and assessment process, the LGA agreed to fund 27 projects involving 42 councils.

This briefing provides local councillors with a strong business case to address health related worklessness and promote workplace health in their local authority (LA).

An introduction to the Act and summary of the main issues on which the Local Government Association (LGA) lobbied.

Large numbers of young children have teeth extracted under general anaesthesia in hospital because of dental decay.

An introduction to the Act and summary of the main issues on which the Local Government Association (LGA) lobbied.

An introduction to the Act and further information on the Local Government Association (LGA) campaign work.

A set of case studies for local authorities.

This independent report details the experience of seven localities in developing integrated care.

The LGA has sought opportunities to highlight important issues to local government, influence legislation and promote the important work of councils.