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Shopping for health

Putting public health services at the heart of local communities can also help revive high streets.

The LGA Annual Conference and Exhibition is an opportunity to focus on the issues that matter most to local communities.

Councils are key to a comprehensive approach to reducing smoking rates.

The LGA has published a new report setting out its practical vision for an integrated and devolved employment and skills service.

Councils are supporting disadvantaged young people into education, employment and training .

What can councils do to make doorstep deliveries more sustainable?

The LGA’s graduate development programme for councils is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Councils can improve jobs and skills outcomes for less if given the powers to coordinate local provision.

Enhancing biodiversity through the planning system creates a range of benefits for local communities.

Local libraries, museums, festivals and the arts have never been more important as we recover from the pandemic.