Tackling homelessness
A year on from the Homelessness Reduction Act, an LGA survey shows that demand for accommodation has increased.
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The future of work
The LGA’s Skills Taskforce has been considering how the changing skills needs of specific industries will play out in the local economy over the coming years.
Bringing improvement resources together
The LGA has helped to develop a new online resource, including a self-assessment tool, to help councils drive continuous improvement.
Making the case for funding
While all eyes are on Britain’s departure from the European Union, there is another process taking place in Westminster that will have an equally significant impact on the country over the next few years.
Global goals, local solutions
In September 2015, world leaders adopted the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These apply to all 193 members of the United Nations (UN) and include ending poverty, fighting inequalities and tackling climate change.
Local Government Challenge 2019
Aspiring council officers are battling it out to win the LGA’s Apprentice-style competition.
Public health transformation
Councils continue to help people lead healthier lives since taking on responsibility for public health.
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
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