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LGA responds to changes to National Planning Policy Framework

Strategies for local traffic demand management: A discussion paper

Almost 24,000 affordable houses lost to PDR

Healthier futures: Whole systems approaches to promoting children’s healthy weight, 10 December 2024

Presentations from this event are now available.

Update to trade and professional bodies issued 28 November 2024

A letter from Chris Kirby, TPP Stakeholder & Engagement Lead, Commercial Policy, Cabinet Office

London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham: Increasing the accessibility of council meetings

London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (LHBF) made a commitment to work more closely with Disabled people to become a more inclusive and accessible borough. This led to the establishment of the independent Hammersmith & Fulham Disabled People’s Commission in 2016.

Advanced Air Mobility - Essentials for councils on the future of drones, 5 December 2024

Presentations from this event are now available

Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council: Shining a light on the superpowers of adults with disabilities and long-term health conditions

Run by and for Disabled staff, SHINE was set up as a disability staff network creating a safe space for Disabled staff and those with long-term health conditions, all driven by personal experiences. Advocating for the Social Model of Disability, SHINE has been able to create meaningful change across Cumbria County Council, now split into Westmorland and Furness, and Cumberland Council.

Client Level Data in Practice, 5 December 2024

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LGA Corporate Peer Challenge - Forest of Dean District Council

Feedback report: 1 – 3 October 2024

Torbay Council: Improving employment practices and support for Disabled people and carers

Councillor Steve Darling MP was able to use his lived experience as a Disabled person to change the culture within the council, raising awareness and working with other Disabled colleagues to reduce barriers for staff and councillors.

West Midlands Combined Authority: Building an exemplar region for Disabled people

The ambition for the West Midlands has now been reframed away from a narrow focus on sport to an ambition to becoming an exemplary region for Disabled people across the board.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council: Growing the council's Disabled Staff Network

Two staff members with lived experience supported the Disabled Staff Network at East Riding Council to thrive.

London Borough of Bromley: All-Age Autism Board

The Bromley All-Age Autism Partnership (BAAP), which is Chaired by a councillor with lived experience of autism, brings together representatives including autistic individuals, parent and carer representatives, local authority professionals, and the voluntary sector to improve services and the pathways to support in Bromley, for autistic children, young people and adults.

Procurement events

The LGA's procurement events offers tools and opportunities to support procurement in local government

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge - North Northamptonshire Council

Feedback report: 17- 20 September 2024

The role of councils in promoting self-care

Health messages come at us thick and fast. Whether it’s eating more fruit and veg or eating less sugar, exercising more or drinking less alcohol. Empowering people with the confidence and information to look after themselves when they can, and visit the GP when they need to, gives people greater control of their own health and encourages healthy behaviours that help prevent ill health in the long-term.

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