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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

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Accessing key council data has never been easier.

The LG Inform app puts 110 metrics across 11 topic areas at your fingertips - helping councillors and officers track performance and ask the right questions.

https://orlo.uk/nlEsy
January 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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A huge congratulations to all of those on His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours List, in particular the councillors and officers recognised for going above and beyond in local government and championing their communities.
December 30, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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"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
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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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
December 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
local.gov.uk
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
December 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
local.gov.uk
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
December 9, 2025 at 8:53 AM
local.gov.uk
“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
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
local.gov.uk
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
December 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
local.gov.uk
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
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM