The LGA is holding a series of webinars, inviting officers from councils who have previously undergone local government reorganisation to reflect on their experience. This webinar focussed on the theme of financial planning and transformation.
The LGA is holding a series of webinars, inviting officers from councils who have previously undergone local government reorganisation to reflect on their experience. This webinar focussed on the theme of local engagement.
In July 2024, the government announced that, as of 1 January 2025, the exemption of value added tax (VAT) on fee-paying school fees will come to an end, which is to say that school fees are, from that date, subject to VAT at the rate of 20 per cent.
This document outlines the principles and key points to consider when data is being shared between councils as part of the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) business case process.
The following guide offers a high-level overview for all councillors of key issues with regard to child safeguarding. Councillors should ensure their council is effectively meeting these duties by considering child safety in all services and decisions.
Partners for Care and Health commissioned Shared Lives Plus, the national charity representing the Shared Lives sector, to develop guidance on good practice in developing and growing Shared Lives. This guidance aims to support councils wanting to enable more people with a learning disability to benefit from the Shared Lives model of care and support. This guide has been co-produced with representatives across adult social care.
This guide has been developed in consultation with HR leaders, Solace and recruiters as a practical toolkit for local authorities and their recruitment partners to consider the principles of the Chief Executives Development Framework in the preparation and delivery of effective recruitment to the Chief Executive role.
