The LGA Labour Group has produced this guide because we want to encourage more Labour
members to consider standing for council – particularly from under-represented groups.
The guide provides information, advice and examples of good practice on how councils and their partners can best support care-experienced children and young people to be physically active.
Young parents have enormous potential, but too often they face barriers that make it harder to thrive. Whether it’s juggling education, housing, childcare or mental health support, the challenges can be complex, and the impact on families long-lasting.
Councils have worked tirelessly with partners to reduce under-18 conception rates, improve outcomes for young parents, and tackle the inequalities that underpin early pregnancy. This guide sets out the evidence, challenges and opportunities for councils to continue leading the way.
In May 2025, the LGA sent an online survey to Directors of Housing within stockholding local authorities in England to understand what impact, if any, these changes to the Right to Buy scheme may have had on housing stock.
This guidance aims to support councils to prepare effectively for the implementation of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act (SHROA) by improving oversight, strengthening provider relationships, and ultimately ensuring better outcomes for residents.
