Councillor pensions
Councillors in England under the age of 75 and in receipt of allowances can now apply to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
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Support for change of control
I know that Conservative councillors across the country will be campaigning hard on the doorstep.
Major change in the political landscape
As polling day approaches, I wanted to say a big thank you for all that you are doing on the election trail – it’s not long now!
Supporting your local leadership
With the local elections fast approaching, members will rightly be focused on door knocking, connecting with residents and reinforcing the shared achievements that have made a difference in their communities.
The right support for councillors
It’s a breath of fresh air to have a government take our role seriously and value councillors’ work – sometimes, anyway!
60 seconds with…Councillor Sir Ron Watson CBE
Sir Ron Watson CBE (Con, Sefton), 80, has been a councillor since 1969 and helped establish the LGA
A platform for growth
This year, we celebrate a remarkable milestone – 21 years of the LGA’s flagship leadership event for black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) councillors
Believing in the power of councillors
They say a week is a long time in politics, and that is never truer than during a reshuffle.