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Recruiting local government’s future leaders
The LGA’s graduate development programme for councils is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Know your place
From fly-tipping to homelessness, LG Inform – the LGA’s free data benchmarking tool – can help councils compare and improve services.
Making work local
Councils can improve jobs and skills outcomes for less if given the powers to coordinate local provision.
Biodiversity net gain – why bother?
Enhancing biodiversity through the planning system creates a range of benefits for local communities.
Improving workforce planning
West Midlands councils are working together on an ambitious initiative to tackle skills shortages.
Culture matters
Local libraries, museums, festivals and the arts have never been more important as we recover from the pandemic.
Suicide prevention
The LGA is offering bespoke support to councils trying to reduce the number of people taking their own lives.
Delivering on a collective vision
The LGA’s inaugural Urban Summit discussed the future of our cities.