Local solutions to national challenges
Councillors and their councils have the democratic mandate, expertise and local insights to change our communities for the better.
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Code of conduct
The LGA is consulting on a revised model member code aimed at supporting councillors in the face of new challenges.
Speaking up for victims of domestic abuse
With so many of us confined to our homes during the coronavirus pandemic, domestic abuse helplines have, alarmingly, reported a significant increase in cases of domestic violence.
Communities at risk
COVID-19 has replicated, exposed and increased health inequalities affecting ethnic minorities.
Rising demand for green jobs
The economic recovery from the pandemic offers a real opportunity to create jobs and protect the environment.
Reducing transport emissions
How can we engineer a ‘climate smart’ recovery from the COVID-19 crisis?
Creativity under lockdown
Councils’ culture and leisure services have never been more important and have a vital role to play in the recovery from COVID-19.
Supporting council suppliers
Protecting community supply chains has been vital to keeping local services running.
Paying for the pandemic
New LGA guidance raises key issues for those struggling to balance councils’ budgets laid waste by COVID-19.
A ‘green’ silver lining?
COVID-19 has forced councils to hold key meetings remotely – but there would be environmental and other benefits to continuing the practice.