Publications

An introduction to the Act and further information on the Local Government Association (LGA) campaign work.

The LGA is a politically-led, cross-party organisation, working on behalf of councils to ensure local government has a strong, credible voice.

In March 2015 the LGA wrote to local authorities (LAs) inviting them to complete an online self-assessment about their plans to prepare for the transfer of commissioning responsibilities for 0-5 year olds from NHS England to local government on 1 October 2015.

The LGA, NHS England and the Care Provider Alliance have published a guide to the Mental Capacity Act. This is aimed at supporting care providers providing community services.  

The Local Government Workforce Survey 2013/14 provides information on key elements of the local government workforce.

This report outlines the tenth set of results in a series of regular LGA public polls on resident satisfaction with local councils.

This resource describes how public health in a number of councils has started to use the opportunities of a local government setting to improve health and wellbeing.

Topic specific briefing packs providing guidance and advice to councillors on how preparing for a changing climate can help achieve wider local priorities.

Topic specific briefing packs providing guidance and advice to councillors on how preparing for a changing climate can help achieve wider local priorities.

Topic specific briefing packs providing guidance and advice to councillors on how preparing for a changing climate can help achieve wider local priorities.