New parental leave policy for councillors
The LGA has adopted its first model parental leave policy for councillors, providing a practical starting point for councils wanting to address this grey area for elected members.
Councillor support
Transforming services
The LGA is expanding its support for councillors involved in change programmes.
Disabled councillors
The LGA is offering disabled councillors free one-to-one coaching sessions focused on leadership development.
Young leaders
The LGA’s political leadership programme helps ensure our local politicians are confident and capable.
70 per cent of councillors ‘abused and intimidated’
Seven in 10 councillors have experienced abuse and intimidation within the last 12 months, with one in 10 experiencing abuse frequently, according to the LGA’s latest councillor census.
National welcome for new councillors
The LGA is hosting a virtual national welcome event for newly elected councillors on 20 June, following May’s local elections.
Shout more about our achievements
A key part of my platform to become Leader of the LGA’s Liberal Democrat Group was about raising the profile of local government in my party, and the successes of our councillors and councils in the wider local government world.
Support for new councillors
The LGA has set up an information hub to help newly elected members get to grips with their role.
Addressing barriers to being a councillor
Support is available from the LGA and its political groups to encourage more diversity among candidates in local elections.