In the firing line
Councillors play a vital role in supporting and improving the work of local fire and rescue services.
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Return to Work
With half of councils struggling to recruit planners and facing difficulties finding other key professionals in ICT and legal, the LGA and the Government Equalities Office have expanded a national programme to provide free training for returners.
Get yourself connected
Councils can help improve the digital connectivity of their local areas with help from the LGA.
Influencing the corridors of power in Westminster
The LGA continues its work to help shape and influence the national agenda, shine a spotlight on councils’ outstanding work, and push for the powers, flexibilities and sustainable funding local government needs to provide much-needed support to our communities now and into the future.
Supporting jobs and creating opportunity
Conservative councillors heard from the Prime Minister and the Chancellor at their virtual annual conference
Bracing for a second wave
Councils and councillors continue to work tirelessly to support residents and local businesses through the pandemic.
Delivering clean air zones: the local challenges and solutions
The development of clean air zones (CAZs) is rising up the agenda for local authorities.
Just do it
Sport and physical activity have a key role to play in supporting and leading communities through COVID-19.
The LGA’s spending review submission
Bringing power and resources closer to people is the key to recovery and improving quality of life.
Levelling up
Tackling the embedded inequalities exposed by the pandemic is vital for community recovery.