Public health reforms
Local leaders must play a part in the design of a new public health service that improves and protects our health.
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Stop the power grab!
Liberal Democrat councillors have been challenging government proposals on planning and local government reorganisation at their virtual annual conference.
Black History Month
Events celebrating the contribution and achievements of black people are going online, as councils and the LGA look to improve their own diversity.
Shaping the future
Local government’s graduate development programme is bringing new talent into councils
to help them improve local communities.
Sector-led improvement – a success story
Councils are very supportive of the approach of helping each other to improve their performance, according to an independent report.
Planning for the future
The Government has published a series of proposals for overhauling the planning system.
Community engagement and local lockdowns
Snapchat and ‘community ambassadors’ are helping councils communicate public health messages about COVID-19 to local residents.
Support for children’s services
The LGA’s sector-led improvement offer has helped support improvements to local leadership of children’s services in England.
The show must go on
Councils across the country are backing the creative
industries to help drive economic recovery in local
areas, despite significant funding pressures.