Publications

This paper sets out the case for a New Localism Settlement for England that empowers councils, as the democratically elected leaders closest to their communities, to take on greater responsibilities for their places.

This report is intended to inform and promote the debate on a Local E-Commerce Levy and does not represent LGA policy.

Our survey results strongly support the messages we have been hearing for months – STPs are largely excluding councillors from the STP planning process.

This guide, produced by the LGA, is designed to provide you with the key information you need to know as a new councillor and is a useful addition to the support and guidance you will receive from your own council.

This guide, produced by the LGA, is designed to provide you with the key information you need to know as a new councillor and is a useful addition to the support and guidance you will receive from your own council.

This workbook has been designed as a distance learning aid to support councillors develop mentally healthier communities.

Town and parish councils were established by Act of Parliament in 1894. There are around 9,000 such local councils in England with around 80,000 citizens serving as voluntary but elected parish councillors.

This workbook has been designed as a distance learning aid for local councillors. It is intended to provide councillors with insight and assistance with the key skills which will help you to be most effective in your role.

This workbook will provide you with an understanding of the principles and practicalities of scrutinising the financial affairs of your council

This workbook will help councillors to understand how the planning system in England works.