Managing cyber security risks
Cyber criminals will continue to attack councils and the vital public services they deliver.
Encouraging active, healthier lives
The LGA held its annual conference remotely in July, bringing sessions to our members. Our councillors did a great job, raising good questions and entering the debate.
Reflecting on recovery and renewal
The LGA has launched a new Remote Peer Support Offer to help councils with their vital work during the pandemic.
The transition to a more sustainable future
Having declared a climate emergency in 2019, we believe Southwark was the first English council to appoint a director of climate change, tasked with taking forward a plan that is inclusive, transparent and ambitious.
Employment and skills recovery
Councillors and their councils have the democratic mandate, expertise and local insights to change our communities for the better.
Getting communities back on their feet
With the hospitality sector now open, the country is slowly leaving the first phase of the pandemic.
Satisfaction with councils ‘at record level’
Three-quarters of residents are satisfied with their local councils – the highest figure the LGA has ever recorded in its quarterly polling.
Pandemic has taught me so much
When a pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization on 11 March, I was fresh out of university and only five months into my role at St Albans City & District Council.
Leading the way
Councils have led the emergency response; we now need to be empowered to support the nation through the next phase.
Anyone for tennis?
As the national governing body for tennis, we would normally be reflecting on another brilliant grass court season, though sadly this year that’s not the case.