Twenty-first century councils
The LGA has published a new resource aimed at helping councils support more women, parents and carers to stand for election to, and serve in, local government
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Debugging the apprenticeship levy
With companies struggling to make the most of the apprenticeship levy, Surrey County Council and local businesses have been working together to come up with solutions
Support for skills
Further changes are needed to the apprenticeship levy to make it work for local economies
Who are you?
Serving the local community and making a difference remain the primary reasons why people stand as councillors, according to the latest census of elected members in England
Peer support
Sector-led improvement is helping councils to improve their performance and services to residents
Early help for families
Political leadership is key to developing effective early help services for families
Breaking the cycle of youth violence
Councils are key to helping steer young people clear of criminal activities
Finance and funding
The Chancellor’s recent Spring Statement provided another platform for the LGA to promote its messages about local government finances and funding in Parliament, ahead of this year’s Spending Review.
Careers for the future
Work Local is the LGA’s ambitious but practical vision for devolved and integrated employment and skills provision. This is needed more than ever to offer place-based solutions to the challenges and opportunities facing our skills and employment system.
Preparing for Brexit
Councils are working hard to be ready for any Brexit scenario, but questions remain about the longer- term agenda for post-Brexit local government.