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A fitter future

Local government can help communities build back fitter after the pandemic.

The LGA’s flagship political leadership programme is celebrating its 200th course.

Young people in local government can make a real difference in their communities.

Local leadership is key to levelling up inequalities and delivering an economic recovery that benefits all.

The LGA is developing more resources to help councillors who face online abuse.

The LGA has set up an information hub to help newly elected members get to grips with their role.

The LGA is seeking to influence a range of new legislation that affects the work of councils.

The vaccination programme is preventing thousands of deaths, as councils support the safe lifting of pandemic-related restrictions.

Support is available from the LGA and its political groups to encourage more diversity among candidates in local elections.

Vaccination uptake is key to tackling the pandemic, including new variants.