The role of local government in a future, reformed system of adult social care. Findings from the LGA’s national engagement programme and recommendations for a way forward.
This handbook is designed to help local authorities put Total Place principles into practice, and is aimed particularly at those involved in shaping decisions and allocating resources.
This publication has been developed by the LGA for elected members as overarching guidance to help clarify the current public health grant conditions and mandated public health functions in local government. It has been updated to reflect the 2026/27 public health grant settlement, the consolidation of drug, alcohol and smoking cessation funding streams, the Government's 10 Year Health Plan and Neighbourhood Health Framework, and the NHS restructuring programme under way. It will be updated as the policy landscape continues to evolve.
A guide for anyone who has recently been elected as a councillor and is disabled, has a health condition, or physical/mental impairment that affects their day-to-day life.
A model reasonable adjustment policy for councils to use for their councillors, explaining the law on reasonable adjustments for councillors and an example model policy text.
Independents continue to be a credible voice at the ballot box and the independent group representation within the LGA has increased to 10.9 per cent up from 10.6 per cent in 2025 and 10.2 per cent in 2024.
