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Technology partnership to champion digital innovation

The LGA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with techUK, the technology trade association, to help advance digital transformation across local government.

Tributes paid following Oxfordshire fire deaths

by The Editorial Team

The LGA has paid tribute to two firefighters and a member of the public who died in a fire at an Oxfordshire business park.

Rollout of world’s first gonorrhoea vaccine

by The Editorial Team

The NHS and local government are to roll out the world’s first vaccine programme to prevent gonorrhoea.

£50m for veterans

by The Editorial Team

The Government has announced a new support system for Armed Forces veterans, called VALOUR.

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Closing the gap

by The Editorial Team

Councils have the solutions to national problems.

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Change of control

by The Editorial Team

Help is available with changes in political leadership.

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Local oversight of education

by The Editorial Team

The LGA’s lobbying has secured significant changes to draft legislation.

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Tackling recruitment challenges

by Councillor Abi Brown OBE

Evaluation shows national campaign is making a difference.

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An ordinary home

by The Editorial Team

Mainstream housing for people with a learning disability.

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Managing cyber incidents

by The Editorial Team

Working with elected members is vital, says new LGA guidance.

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