Local Government Association (LGA)
@local.gov.uk
We are the national voice of local government, working with councils to support, promote and improve #LocalGov
Visit our website: https://www.local.gov.uk/
Visit our website: https://www.local.gov.uk/
Cllr Dan Swords became the UK's youngest council leader at 22.
His LGA peer mentor helped Harlow Council become the second most improved council in the country.
"The best support you can have is from peers who go through what you're going through."
Become a peer: https://orlo.uk/RdjSH
His LGA peer mentor helped Harlow Council become the second most improved council in the country.
"The best support you can have is from peers who go through what you're going through."
Become a peer: https://orlo.uk/RdjSH
February 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Cllr Dan Swords became the UK's youngest council leader at 22.
His LGA peer mentor helped Harlow Council become the second most improved council in the country.
"The best support you can have is from peers who go through what you're going through."
Become a peer: https://orlo.uk/RdjSH
His LGA peer mentor helped Harlow Council become the second most improved council in the country.
"The best support you can have is from peers who go through what you're going through."
Become a peer: https://orlo.uk/RdjSH
Our LGR Toolkit, developed by @LP_localgov is now live! It collates tools, templates and lessons learned from previous rounds of LGR, with clear signposting to support officers and councillors.
Find out more and register for our launch event: https://orlo.uk/GdriC
#LocalGov
Find out more and register for our launch event: https://orlo.uk/GdriC
#LocalGov
February 13, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Our LGR Toolkit, developed by @LP_localgov is now live! It collates tools, templates and lessons learned from previous rounds of LGR, with clear signposting to support officers and councillors.
Find out more and register for our launch event: https://orlo.uk/GdriC
#LocalGov
Find out more and register for our launch event: https://orlo.uk/GdriC
#LocalGov
Councils have a range of duties to promote young people’s health and wellbeing, from preventing mental illness and promoting good mental health, to assessment and treatment under the Mental Health Act.
#CMHW2026
Read more: www.local.gov.uk/publications...
#CMHW2026
Read more: www.local.gov.uk/publications...
February 12, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Councils have a range of duties to promote young people’s health and wellbeing, from preventing mental illness and promoting good mental health, to assessment and treatment under the Mental Health Act.
#CMHW2026
Read more: www.local.gov.uk/publications...
#CMHW2026
Read more: www.local.gov.uk/publications...
Register your amazing apprentice for #LocalGov Apprentice of the Year.
Our 2024 winning team said it was rewarding to work together towards a shared goal, as well as a great chance to network.
Be part of a winning team🏆
www.local.gov.uk/apprentice-y...
#LGApprentice26 #NAW2026
Our 2024 winning team said it was rewarding to work together towards a shared goal, as well as a great chance to network.
Be part of a winning team🏆
www.local.gov.uk/apprentice-y...
#LGApprentice26 #NAW2026
February 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Register your amazing apprentice for #LocalGov Apprentice of the Year.
Our 2024 winning team said it was rewarding to work together towards a shared goal, as well as a great chance to network.
Be part of a winning team🏆
www.local.gov.uk/apprentice-y...
#LGApprentice26 #NAW2026
Our 2024 winning team said it was rewarding to work together towards a shared goal, as well as a great chance to network.
Be part of a winning team🏆
www.local.gov.uk/apprentice-y...
#LGApprentice26 #NAW2026
The LGA’s Personal Safety for Councillors session offers practical guidance to help councillors feel prepared and confident.
📅 Thu 12 February
⏰ 2.00–3.40pm
🔗 Book now: https://orlo.uk/2yZkF
#CouncillorSafety #PublicService
📅 Thu 12 February
⏰ 2.00–3.40pm
🔗 Book now: https://orlo.uk/2yZkF
#CouncillorSafety #PublicService
February 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The LGA’s Personal Safety for Councillors session offers practical guidance to help councillors feel prepared and confident.
📅 Thu 12 February
⏰ 2.00–3.40pm
🔗 Book now: https://orlo.uk/2yZkF
#CouncillorSafety #PublicService
📅 Thu 12 February
⏰ 2.00–3.40pm
🔗 Book now: https://orlo.uk/2yZkF
#CouncillorSafety #PublicService
Are you an apprentice looking for an incredible development opportunity?
Hear from our previous winner, Eve Hind, about her experience Local Government Apprentice of the Year👉https://www.local.gov.uk/eve-hind-winner-apprentice-year-2025
#LGApprentice26 #NAW2026
Hear from our previous winner, Eve Hind, about her experience Local Government Apprentice of the Year👉https://www.local.gov.uk/eve-hind-winner-apprentice-year-2025
#LGApprentice26 #NAW2026
February 10, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Are you an apprentice looking for an incredible development opportunity?
Hear from our previous winner, Eve Hind, about her experience Local Government Apprentice of the Year👉https://www.local.gov.uk/eve-hind-winner-apprentice-year-2025
#LGApprentice26 #NAW2026
Hear from our previous winner, Eve Hind, about her experience Local Government Apprentice of the Year👉https://www.local.gov.uk/eve-hind-winner-apprentice-year-2025
#LGApprentice26 #NAW2026
Our Children's Mental Health Task and Finish Group has compiled resources, aimed at improving support for children’s mental health and well-being, just in time for #CMHW2026
Read more: www.local.gov.uk/publications...
Read more: www.local.gov.uk/publications...
Children's Mental Health task and finish group: Key findings and recommendations
The task and finish group has developed a number of recommendations for both central and local government, setting out what more can be done to support children and young people’s mental health.
www.local.gov.uk
February 10, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Our Children's Mental Health Task and Finish Group has compiled resources, aimed at improving support for children’s mental health and well-being, just in time for #CMHW2026
Read more: www.local.gov.uk/publications...
Read more: www.local.gov.uk/publications...
Listen to LGA’s Cllr Amanda Hopgood on BBC Woman’s Hour’s SEND in the Spotlight podcast, where she discusses the growing pressures on SEND provision and home to school transport.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Listen to LGA’s Cllr Amanda Hopgood on BBC Woman’s Hour’s SEND in the Spotlight podcast, where she discusses the growing pressures on SEND provision and home to school transport.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Our Care Where We Live campaign seeks views to help shape ASC reform. If you work in the sector or have lived experience in England, your insight can inform what #LocalGov feeds into the Casey Commission.
Find out more and take part: https://orlo.uk/cVgKB
#CWWL26
Find out more and take part: https://orlo.uk/cVgKB
#CWWL26
February 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Our Care Where We Live campaign seeks views to help shape ASC reform. If you work in the sector or have lived experience in England, your insight can inform what #LocalGov feeds into the Casey Commission.
Find out more and take part: https://orlo.uk/cVgKB
#CWWL26
Find out more and take part: https://orlo.uk/cVgKB
#CWWL26
We're have officially launched the Government Apprentice of the Year this National Apprenticeship Week.
Register your interest for 2026👉 www.localgoveasteng.gov.uk/event/local-...
#NAW2026 #LGApprentice26
Register your interest for 2026👉 www.localgoveasteng.gov.uk/event/local-...
#NAW2026 #LGApprentice26
February 9, 2026 at 12:11 PM
We're have officially launched the Government Apprentice of the Year this National Apprenticeship Week.
Register your interest for 2026👉 www.localgoveasteng.gov.uk/event/local-...
#NAW2026 #LGApprentice26
Register your interest for 2026👉 www.localgoveasteng.gov.uk/event/local-...
#NAW2026 #LGApprentice26
This week is #CMHW2026
Did you know that 1 in 5 children face mental health challenges?
Helping them make meaningful connections with others is key to prevent escalation and isolation.
Find out more:
www.childrenmentalhealthweek.org
Did you know that 1 in 5 children face mental health challenges?
Helping them make meaningful connections with others is key to prevent escalation and isolation.
Find out more:
www.childrenmentalhealthweek.org
February 9, 2026 at 11:36 AM
This week is #CMHW2026
Did you know that 1 in 5 children face mental health challenges?
Helping them make meaningful connections with others is key to prevent escalation and isolation.
Find out more:
www.childrenmentalhealthweek.org
Did you know that 1 in 5 children face mental health challenges?
Helping them make meaningful connections with others is key to prevent escalation and isolation.
Find out more:
www.childrenmentalhealthweek.org
HIV testing is free, quick and easy.
Anyone diagnosed with HIV in the UK can access free treatment and support.
Order your FREE HIV test kit bit.ly/3KzpQLD.
#ITest #HIVTestingWeek
Anyone diagnosed with HIV in the UK can access free treatment and support.
Order your FREE HIV test kit bit.ly/3KzpQLD.
#ITest #HIVTestingWeek
February 9, 2026 at 10:21 AM
HIV testing is free, quick and easy.
Anyone diagnosed with HIV in the UK can access free treatment and support.
Order your FREE HIV test kit bit.ly/3KzpQLD.
#ITest #HIVTestingWeek
Anyone diagnosed with HIV in the UK can access free treatment and support.
Order your FREE HIV test kit bit.ly/3KzpQLD.
#ITest #HIVTestingWeek
Ahead of the final #LocalGov finance settlement, an LGA survey warns over a third of councils are likely to need emergency govt bailouts over the next three years, as costs outstrip funding.
Read our full findings: www.local.gov.uk/about/news/e...
Read our full findings: www.local.gov.uk/about/news/e...
February 9, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Ahead of the final #LocalGov finance settlement, an LGA survey warns over a third of councils are likely to need emergency govt bailouts over the next three years, as costs outstrip funding.
Read our full findings: www.local.gov.uk/about/news/e...
Read our full findings: www.local.gov.uk/about/news/e...
We're supporting #TimeToTalk today,
By discussing mental health and reaching out when we feel low, we can make a big difference ourselves and each other 🤝
www.mind.org.uk/get-involved...
By discussing mental health and reaching out when we feel low, we can make a big difference ourselves and each other 🤝
www.mind.org.uk/get-involved...
February 5, 2026 at 11:12 AM
We're supporting #TimeToTalk today,
By discussing mental health and reaching out when we feel low, we can make a big difference ourselves and each other 🤝
www.mind.org.uk/get-involved...
By discussing mental health and reaching out when we feel low, we can make a big difference ourselves and each other 🤝
www.mind.org.uk/get-involved...
Peer challenge remains one of the most highly valued elements of the LGA’s sector support offer.
Providing councils with robust, strategic and credible challenge to strengthen leadership and improve outcomes for communities.
https://orlo.uk/8ArU6
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Providing councils with robust, strategic and credible challenge to strengthen leadership and improve outcomes for communities.
https://orlo.uk/8ArU6
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February 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Peer challenge remains one of the most highly valued elements of the LGA’s sector support offer.
Providing councils with robust, strategic and credible challenge to strengthen leadership and improve outcomes for communities.
https://orlo.uk/8ArU6
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Providing councils with robust, strategic and credible challenge to strengthen leadership and improve outcomes for communities.
https://orlo.uk/8ArU6
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New LGA research shows integrated health & education services are vital to reaching 75% GLD by 2028.
But workforce shortages, unequal funding and gaps in early years support are holding back progress.
Read our full report: www.local.gov.uk/publications...
But workforce shortages, unequal funding and gaps in early years support are holding back progress.
Read our full report: www.local.gov.uk/publications...
February 3, 2026 at 1:03 PM
New LGA research shows integrated health & education services are vital to reaching 75% GLD by 2028.
But workforce shortages, unequal funding and gaps in early years support are holding back progress.
Read our full report: www.local.gov.uk/publications...
But workforce shortages, unequal funding and gaps in early years support are holding back progress.
Read our full report: www.local.gov.uk/publications...
As councils agree their financial plans for the year ahead, it’s vital to understand the differences between revenue and capital spend.
Our explainer shows you how.
Watch here: https://orlo.uk/p24gx
Our explainer shows you how.
Watch here: https://orlo.uk/p24gx
February 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
As councils agree their financial plans for the year ahead, it’s vital to understand the differences between revenue and capital spend.
Our explainer shows you how.
Watch here: https://orlo.uk/p24gx
Our explainer shows you how.
Watch here: https://orlo.uk/p24gx
How prepared is your Golden Triangle for a change in political leadership?
Chief executives, monitoring officers and S151 officers - join experienced local government peers on Monday 23 February for this free virtual session on scenario planning and best practice.
https://orlo.uk/GG88l
Chief executives, monitoring officers and S151 officers - join experienced local government peers on Monday 23 February for this free virtual session on scenario planning and best practice.
https://orlo.uk/GG88l
January 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
How prepared is your Golden Triangle for a change in political leadership?
Chief executives, monitoring officers and S151 officers - join experienced local government peers on Monday 23 February for this free virtual session on scenario planning and best practice.
https://orlo.uk/GG88l
Chief executives, monitoring officers and S151 officers - join experienced local government peers on Monday 23 February for this free virtual session on scenario planning and best practice.
https://orlo.uk/GG88l
Cllr Stephen Cowan, Hammersmith & Fulham Council: "What you give out, you get back. You always learn something from people and how they're rising to the challenges."
Join the talented LGA peer pool to help drive sector-wide improvement.
https://orlo.uk/6dmWH
Join the talented LGA peer pool to help drive sector-wide improvement.
https://orlo.uk/6dmWH
January 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Cllr Stephen Cowan, Hammersmith & Fulham Council: "What you give out, you get back. You always learn something from people and how they're rising to the challenges."
Join the talented LGA peer pool to help drive sector-wide improvement.
https://orlo.uk/6dmWH
Join the talented LGA peer pool to help drive sector-wide improvement.
https://orlo.uk/6dmWH
Build your confidence with data and performance management.
This free virtual training on Weds 11 February covers how data is analysed and presented, what questions to ask, and how to measure what matters.
Designed for councillors at all experience levels.
Register: https://orlo.uk/qoiBf
This free virtual training on Weds 11 February covers how data is analysed and presented, what questions to ask, and how to measure what matters.
Designed for councillors at all experience levels.
Register: https://orlo.uk/qoiBf
January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Build your confidence with data and performance management.
This free virtual training on Weds 11 February covers how data is analysed and presented, what questions to ask, and how to measure what matters.
Designed for councillors at all experience levels.
Register: https://orlo.uk/qoiBf
This free virtual training on Weds 11 February covers how data is analysed and presented, what questions to ask, and how to measure what matters.
Designed for councillors at all experience levels.
Register: https://orlo.uk/qoiBf
Transformation in local government is about more than cutting costs.
Cllr Wendy Fredericks shares how the LGA's Transformation Leadership Essentials course helped her lead meaningful change.
Discover the support available for your council.👇
https://orlo.uk/P5Oyv
Cllr Wendy Fredericks shares how the LGA's Transformation Leadership Essentials course helped her lead meaningful change.
Discover the support available for your council.👇
https://orlo.uk/P5Oyv
January 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Transformation in local government is about more than cutting costs.
Cllr Wendy Fredericks shares how the LGA's Transformation Leadership Essentials course helped her lead meaningful change.
Discover the support available for your council.👇
https://orlo.uk/P5Oyv
Cllr Wendy Fredericks shares how the LGA's Transformation Leadership Essentials course helped her lead meaningful change.
Discover the support available for your council.👇
https://orlo.uk/P5Oyv
On #HolocaustMemorialDay, we remember all those murdered through Nazi persecution during the Holocaust, and in more recent genocides.
#HMD2026 #LightTheDarkness
#HMD2026 #LightTheDarkness
January 27, 2026 at 1:19 PM
On #HolocaustMemorialDay, we remember all those murdered through Nazi persecution during the Holocaust, and in more recent genocides.
#HMD2026 #LightTheDarkness
#HMD2026 #LightTheDarkness
The Recruitment Reset Programme is a 12-week online personal and professional development programme designed to improve recruitment practices and tackle common challenges across #LocalGov.
Applications to join close this Friday.
Find out more and register now: lnkd.in/eFbdd8RQ
Applications to join close this Friday.
Find out more and register now: lnkd.in/eFbdd8RQ
January 27, 2026 at 12:09 PM
The Recruitment Reset Programme is a 12-week online personal and professional development programme designed to improve recruitment practices and tackle common challenges across #LocalGov.
Applications to join close this Friday.
Find out more and register now: lnkd.in/eFbdd8RQ
Applications to join close this Friday.
Find out more and register now: lnkd.in/eFbdd8RQ
"Sometimes you're locked in that bubble and getting advice from someone outside can really help you press forwards."
- Cllr Ryan Priest @DudleyMBC on why LGA peers matter.
Share your unique experience - become a peer: https://orlo.uk/i0R4Z
- Cllr Ryan Priest @DudleyMBC on why LGA peers matter.
Share your unique experience - become a peer: https://orlo.uk/i0R4Z
January 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
"Sometimes you're locked in that bubble and getting advice from someone outside can really help you press forwards."
- Cllr Ryan Priest @DudleyMBC on why LGA peers matter.
Share your unique experience - become a peer: https://orlo.uk/i0R4Z
- Cllr Ryan Priest @DudleyMBC on why LGA peers matter.
Share your unique experience - become a peer: https://orlo.uk/i0R4Z
Three quarters of the local government workforce are women.
Join our free virtual session on Wednesday 28 January to learn how your organisation can better support menstrual health at work.
Practical guidance on reasonable adjustments that aid recruitment and retention: https://orlo.uk/fQxkb
Join our free virtual session on Wednesday 28 January to learn how your organisation can better support menstrual health at work.
Practical guidance on reasonable adjustments that aid recruitment and retention: https://orlo.uk/fQxkb
January 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Three quarters of the local government workforce are women.
Join our free virtual session on Wednesday 28 January to learn how your organisation can better support menstrual health at work.
Practical guidance on reasonable adjustments that aid recruitment and retention: https://orlo.uk/fQxkb
Join our free virtual session on Wednesday 28 January to learn how your organisation can better support menstrual health at work.
Practical guidance on reasonable adjustments that aid recruitment and retention: https://orlo.uk/fQxkb