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.
Councils can help improve the digital connectivity of their local areas with help from the LGA.
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.
Conservative councillors heard from the Prime Minister and the Chancellor at their virtual annual conference
Councils and councillors continue to work tirelessly to support residents and local businesses through the pandemic.
The development of clean air zones (CAZs) is rising up the agenda for local authorities.
Sport and physical activity have a key role to play in supporting and leading communities through COVID-19.
Bringing power and resources closer to people is the key to recovery and improving quality of life.
Tackling the embedded inequalities exposed by the pandemic is vital for community recovery.
