Local Government Association (LGA)
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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/
Happy Christmas from all of us at the LGA!
A huge thank you to our council colleagues for your hard work this year. Your efforts make a real difference in local communities to drive positive change.
#ThankYouLocalGov💜
A huge thank you to our council colleagues for your hard work this year. Your efforts make a real difference in local communities to drive positive change.
#ThankYouLocalGov💜
December 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Happy Christmas from all of us at the LGA!
A huge thank you to our council colleagues for your hard work this year. Your efforts make a real difference in local communities to drive positive change.
#ThankYouLocalGov💜
A huge thank you to our council colleagues for your hard work this year. Your efforts make a real difference in local communities to drive positive change.
#ThankYouLocalGov💜
🎉 Good news for young people leaving care! The Government has announced care leavers will receive free prescriptions, dental & eyecare up to age 25.
This is a major win for #StepAhead, our campaign to cut the costs of leaving care.
Our full response 👇
https://orlo.uk/8Nu1Y
This is a major win for #StepAhead, our campaign to cut the costs of leaving care.
Our full response 👇
https://orlo.uk/8Nu1Y
December 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🎉 Good news for young people leaving care! The Government has announced care leavers will receive free prescriptions, dental & eyecare up to age 25.
This is a major win for #StepAhead, our campaign to cut the costs of leaving care.
Our full response 👇
https://orlo.uk/8Nu1Y
This is a major win for #StepAhead, our campaign to cut the costs of leaving care.
Our full response 👇
https://orlo.uk/8Nu1Y
"We went back to a council 12 months after their peer challenge. The work they've done has been amazing. They're delivering better for residents now. I think we've made a difference." - Cllr Sarah Bütikofer
As critical friends, peers drive real improvement.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/ZQF6x
As critical friends, peers drive real improvement.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/ZQF6x
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
"We went back to a council 12 months after their peer challenge. The work they've done has been amazing. They're delivering better for residents now. I think we've made a difference." - Cllr Sarah Bütikofer
As critical friends, peers drive real improvement.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/ZQF6x
As critical friends, peers drive real improvement.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/ZQF6x
Our briefing on the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement is now available to read on our website:
https://orlo.uk/2UWZv
https://orlo.uk/2UWZv
December 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Our briefing on the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement is now available to read on our website:
https://orlo.uk/2UWZv
https://orlo.uk/2UWZv
Financial sustainability should underpin every council’s medium-term plans.
Our short video explains what this really means in practice.
Watch here: https://orlo.uk/u7HhV
Our short video explains what this really means in practice.
Watch here: https://orlo.uk/u7HhV
December 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Financial sustainability should underpin every council’s medium-term plans.
Our short video explains what this really means in practice.
Watch here: https://orlo.uk/u7HhV
Our short video explains what this really means in practice.
Watch here: https://orlo.uk/u7HhV
Council leaders – join our virtual data masterclass on 13 January 2026.
Discover how better data use can:
- transform public services
- save money
- improve outcomes.
Places are limited, register today: https://orlo.uk/N8M8P
Discover how better data use can:
- transform public services
- save money
- improve outcomes.
Places are limited, register today: https://orlo.uk/N8M8P
December 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Council leaders – join our virtual data masterclass on 13 January 2026.
Discover how better data use can:
- transform public services
- save money
- improve outcomes.
Places are limited, register today: https://orlo.uk/N8M8P
Discover how better data use can:
- transform public services
- save money
- improve outcomes.
Places are limited, register today: https://orlo.uk/N8M8P
The LGA’s 2025/26 transformation programme supports local government to lead and deliver change.
The offer includes peer and partner support, learning events, benchmarking tools and transformation support during local government reorganisation.
https://orlo.uk/UY86H
The offer includes peer and partner support, learning events, benchmarking tools and transformation support during local government reorganisation.
https://orlo.uk/UY86H
December 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The LGA’s 2025/26 transformation programme supports local government to lead and deliver change.
The offer includes peer and partner support, learning events, benchmarking tools and transformation support during local government reorganisation.
https://orlo.uk/UY86H
The offer includes peer and partner support, learning events, benchmarking tools and transformation support during local government reorganisation.
https://orlo.uk/UY86H
Join us in London - Thurs 8 January - for the LGA Local Government Finance Conference 2026.
Key sessions include the provisional settlement for 2026/27, Fair Funding Review 2.0, AI implementation for finance teams, and local audit reform.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/kxxGn
Key sessions include the provisional settlement for 2026/27, Fair Funding Review 2.0, AI implementation for finance teams, and local audit reform.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/kxxGn
December 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join us in London - Thurs 8 January - for the LGA Local Government Finance Conference 2026.
Key sessions include the provisional settlement for 2026/27, Fair Funding Review 2.0, AI implementation for finance teams, and local audit reform.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/kxxGn
Key sessions include the provisional settlement for 2026/27, Fair Funding Review 2.0, AI implementation for finance teams, and local audit reform.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/kxxGn
Council leaders – join our virtual data masterclass on 13 January 2026.
Discover how better data use can:
- transform public services
- save money
- improve outcomes.
Places are limited, register today: https://orlo.uk/9HuP4
Discover how better data use can:
- transform public services
- save money
- improve outcomes.
Places are limited, register today: https://orlo.uk/9HuP4
December 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Council leaders – join our virtual data masterclass on 13 January 2026.
Discover how better data use can:
- transform public services
- save money
- improve outcomes.
Places are limited, register today: https://orlo.uk/9HuP4
Discover how better data use can:
- transform public services
- save money
- improve outcomes.
Places are limited, register today: https://orlo.uk/9HuP4
Social Housing Peer Challenge supports improvement in the landlord services provided by stock-holding councils.
It provides sector-led feedback on compliance, landlord service delivery, and where improvements can be made.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/OHjgj
It provides sector-led feedback on compliance, landlord service delivery, and where improvements can be made.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/OHjgj
December 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Social Housing Peer Challenge supports improvement in the landlord services provided by stock-holding councils.
It provides sector-led feedback on compliance, landlord service delivery, and where improvements can be made.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/OHjgj
It provides sector-led feedback on compliance, landlord service delivery, and where improvements can be made.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/OHjgj
Help shape the LGA & ADPH's virtual Public Health Conference, 24–26 February 2026.
We’re inviting organisations across the sector to share impactful practice, policy or research by delivering a session at the event.
Submit your proposal by 9 January ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/3avEu
We’re inviting organisations across the sector to share impactful practice, policy or research by delivering a session at the event.
Submit your proposal by 9 January ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/3avEu
December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Help shape the LGA & ADPH's virtual Public Health Conference, 24–26 February 2026.
We’re inviting organisations across the sector to share impactful practice, policy or research by delivering a session at the event.
Submit your proposal by 9 January ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/3avEu
We’re inviting organisations across the sector to share impactful practice, policy or research by delivering a session at the event.
Submit your proposal by 9 January ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/3avEu
Closing the ‘holiday experience gap’ is vital for children from low-income families. Our new findings show the HAF programme is improving wellbeing, confidence, healthy eating, attendance, and inclusion for children with SEND.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Closing the ‘holiday experience gap’ is vital for children from low-income families. Our new findings show the HAF programme is improving wellbeing, confidence, healthy eating, attendance, and inclusion for children with SEND.
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Speaking at a public committee session yesterday, Amanda Hopgood said SEND reform and home-to-school transport must be tackled together.
Watch the full session:
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Video: Parliament Live
Watch the full session:
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Video: Parliament Live
December 9, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Speaking at a public committee session yesterday, Amanda Hopgood said SEND reform and home-to-school transport must be tackled together.
Watch the full session:
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Video: Parliament Live
Watch the full session:
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Video: Parliament Live
The LGA and MHCLG are piloting a new leadership programme, ‘Learn, Adapt. Lead: Digital fluency for local government leaders', to help senior officers in non-digital roles within #LocalGov to confidently navigate service modernisation and responsibly harness #AI.
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/l...
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/l...
December 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The LGA and MHCLG are piloting a new leadership programme, ‘Learn, Adapt. Lead: Digital fluency for local government leaders', to help senior officers in non-digital roles within #LocalGov to confidently navigate service modernisation and responsibly harness #AI.
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/l...
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/l...
“Going out, seeing other councils, seeing what they do... enormously benefits me.”
Cllr Dan Swords from Harlow Council explains why peer challenge works.
Learning from each other = stronger councils for all.
https://orlo.uk/A6a4T
Cllr Dan Swords from Harlow Council explains why peer challenge works.
Learning from each other = stronger councils for all.
https://orlo.uk/A6a4T
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
“Going out, seeing other councils, seeing what they do... enormously benefits me.”
Cllr Dan Swords from Harlow Council explains why peer challenge works.
Learning from each other = stronger councils for all.
https://orlo.uk/A6a4T
Cllr Dan Swords from Harlow Council explains why peer challenge works.
Learning from each other = stronger councils for all.
https://orlo.uk/A6a4T
🏘️ Up to £19.8 million is available to councils in England to support the release of brownfield land for #housing development, delivered by One Public Estate.
Find out more and apply on our website:
www.local.gov.uk/our-support/...
Find out more and apply on our website:
www.local.gov.uk/our-support/...
December 4, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🏘️ Up to £19.8 million is available to councils in England to support the release of brownfield land for #housing development, delivered by One Public Estate.
Find out more and apply on our website:
www.local.gov.uk/our-support/...
Find out more and apply on our website:
www.local.gov.uk/our-support/...
ICYMI: Our Autumn Budget 2025 briefing summarises the key announcements for councils and provides an initial LGA view.
Read it here: https://orlo.uk/dQ5XI
Read it here: https://orlo.uk/dQ5XI
December 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
ICYMI: Our Autumn Budget 2025 briefing summarises the key announcements for councils and provides an initial LGA view.
Read it here: https://orlo.uk/dQ5XI
Read it here: https://orlo.uk/dQ5XI
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a reminder to strengthen support for people with disabilities at every age.
Our report identifies crucial ways local government can lead this change 👇
https://orlo.uk/6LQs0
#IDPD2025
Our report identifies crucial ways local government can lead this change 👇
https://orlo.uk/6LQs0
#IDPD2025
December 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a reminder to strengthen support for people with disabilities at every age.
Our report identifies crucial ways local government can lead this change 👇
https://orlo.uk/6LQs0
#IDPD2025
Our report identifies crucial ways local government can lead this change 👇
https://orlo.uk/6LQs0
#IDPD2025
The LGA’s workforce and HR support programme helps councils to navigate complex workforce challenges in local government - from recruitment and retention to pay and employment law.
Tackle workforce challenges with improved confidence:
https://orlo.uk/dVUDE
Tackle workforce challenges with improved confidence:
https://orlo.uk/dVUDE
December 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The LGA’s workforce and HR support programme helps councils to navigate complex workforce challenges in local government - from recruitment and retention to pay and employment law.
Tackle workforce challenges with improved confidence:
https://orlo.uk/dVUDE
Tackle workforce challenges with improved confidence:
https://orlo.uk/dVUDE
As councils finalise their budgets, maintaining appropriate levels of reserves and balances is key.
Our explainer breaks down why they matter for financial resilience.
Watch now: https://orlo.uk/R60cv
Our explainer breaks down why they matter for financial resilience.
Watch now: https://orlo.uk/R60cv
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
As councils finalise their budgets, maintaining appropriate levels of reserves and balances is key.
Our explainer breaks down why they matter for financial resilience.
Watch now: https://orlo.uk/R60cv
Our explainer breaks down why they matter for financial resilience.
Watch now: https://orlo.uk/R60cv
Local government reorganisation can create opportunities to make best use of assets for the benefit of all residents in an area.
We're hosting a webinar on 17/12 where you will hear from speakers who have been through the LGR process.
Book your place: https://orlo.uk/9AwcA
We're hosting a webinar on 17/12 where you will hear from speakers who have been through the LGR process.
Book your place: https://orlo.uk/9AwcA
December 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Local government reorganisation can create opportunities to make best use of assets for the benefit of all residents in an area.
We're hosting a webinar on 17/12 where you will hear from speakers who have been through the LGR process.
Book your place: https://orlo.uk/9AwcA
We're hosting a webinar on 17/12 where you will hear from speakers who have been through the LGR process.
Book your place: https://orlo.uk/9AwcA
The LG Inform app gives councillors and officers quick access to key council data and how it compares to other councils.
110 metrics across 11 topic areas, with alerts as new data is published.
Available now on Google Play and the App Store.
https://orlo.uk/aOXU2
110 metrics across 11 topic areas, with alerts as new data is published.
Available now on Google Play and the App Store.
https://orlo.uk/aOXU2
November 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The LG Inform app gives councillors and officers quick access to key council data and how it compares to other councils.
110 metrics across 11 topic areas, with alerts as new data is published.
Available now on Google Play and the App Store.
https://orlo.uk/aOXU2
110 metrics across 11 topic areas, with alerts as new data is published.
Available now on Google Play and the App Store.
https://orlo.uk/aOXU2
National Care Leavers Month may be ending, but our commitment isn't.
The conversation must continue for #LocalGov.
Our guide helps councils implement a whole council approach to support care leavers year-round👇
https://orlo.uk/xPk4I
The conversation must continue for #LocalGov.
Our guide helps councils implement a whole council approach to support care leavers year-round👇
https://orlo.uk/xPk4I
November 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
National Care Leavers Month may be ending, but our commitment isn't.
The conversation must continue for #LocalGov.
Our guide helps councils implement a whole council approach to support care leavers year-round👇
https://orlo.uk/xPk4I
The conversation must continue for #LocalGov.
Our guide helps councils implement a whole council approach to support care leavers year-round👇
https://orlo.uk/xPk4I
Real-world experience meets fresh perspective.
Cllr Carole Williams explains how member peers bring constructive challenge that truly helps local communities.
When experienced councillors share their insights, councils grow stronger.
https://orlo.uk/WED1D
Cllr Carole Williams explains how member peers bring constructive challenge that truly helps local communities.
When experienced councillors share their insights, councils grow stronger.
https://orlo.uk/WED1D
November 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Real-world experience meets fresh perspective.
Cllr Carole Williams explains how member peers bring constructive challenge that truly helps local communities.
When experienced councillors share their insights, councils grow stronger.
https://orlo.uk/WED1D
Cllr Carole Williams explains how member peers bring constructive challenge that truly helps local communities.
When experienced councillors share their insights, councils grow stronger.
https://orlo.uk/WED1D
The LGA’s governance and assurance programme supports councillors and officers with training, guidance and tools to strengthen local government governance and scrutiny.
Delivered with CfGS, it includes bespoke support and national learning events.
https://orlo.uk/Cpt0I
Delivered with CfGS, it includes bespoke support and national learning events.
https://orlo.uk/Cpt0I
November 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The LGA’s governance and assurance programme supports councillors and officers with training, guidance and tools to strengthen local government governance and scrutiny.
Delivered with CfGS, it includes bespoke support and national learning events.
https://orlo.uk/Cpt0I
Delivered with CfGS, it includes bespoke support and national learning events.
https://orlo.uk/Cpt0I