The purpose of this study is to give an independent, comprehensive "councillor's eye" view of using the most effective powers for managing traffic demand, and how reforms around their use might support better local transport.
In June to July 2024, the LGA distributed a survey to all councils in England and Wales which employed Soulbury officers, a special category of the local government workforce which includes a range of related roles in education and young people’s services. The aim was to collect information related to pay and grading, working status, vacancies, workforce characteristics, and recruitment difficulties for these officers.
While we know there is much good practice in prevention happening across England, the evidence base is limited or dispersed. With rising financial pressures, it is important for health and social care systems to make as strong a case as possible for this investment. Our report provides peer learning for local health and care systems.
This workbook considers the way local councils receive their funding and highlights both the legal and best practice requirements in managing your council’s financial affairs.
This independent report investigates and quantifies multiple aspects of the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rate, especially the impact of the temporary accommodation subsidy that informs policy recommendations and how these could best be implemented to maximise added value.
Read our submission to the Change NHS portal, submitted on 2 December 2024. This is a major opportunity for the local government sector to use our collective voice to help shape the Ten-Year Plan for Health.
From May to June 2024, the LGA conducted an online survey of county councils, unitary councils, metropolitan districts and London boroughs regarding the impact of the youth services statutory guidance refresh. The survey was aimed to inform the LGA’s discussions with central government and outline what is needed to support councils to deliver on their statutory duty.
Prevention is a central feature of the new Government’s mission-led approach to national renewal. Our joint publication makes the case for a shift towards taking action and offering support earlier, so that more people can live the lives they want. This creates a new opportunity to deliver.
Councils agree with the Government that “every child should believe that success belongs to them”; this LGA vision sets out where we want to go and how councils and the Government can work together as partners to make it happen.
