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LG Horizons Network

The LG Horizons Network is a peer network hosted by the LGA for senior council officers working on the long-term future of local government. It is a

NAG Social Value Subgroup

In line with the Public Services (Social Value) Act (2013), which requires public sector organisations to consider wider economic, social and environmental outcomes in procurement, this group aims to support and strengthen the delivery of social value across local government.

LGR support webinar: Procurement

On 22 April 2026, the Local Government Association (LGA) hosted a webinar focused on the role of procurement in supporting safe, legal and effective

Councillor induction essentials

This guide is designed to support officers working with councillors to develop their council’s councillor induction programme. It sets out the key stages of an effective induction.

LGA political balance calculations

Every year, the Research and Information Team works with Professor Colin Rallings, calculates and future proofs the political proportionality of councillors to be elected to the LGA’s governing structure.