Publications

Following The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)'s 2025 update of its 2015 local government transparency code, we have updated the guidance document that focuses on the publishing of spending and procurement information.

This report outlines an analysis of active dental practices offering NHS services across English and Welsh local authorities. The analysis highlighted the availability of NHS dentists across different local authorities.

This workbook has been designed as a distance learning aid for local councillors. It is intended to provide you with advice and information when engaging with town and parish councils and councillors.

This guide is intended to provide a summary guide for chief executives on local authority capital expenditure. It is also hoped that the guide will be of use to other non-finance professionals in local government, including elected members.

How our highly valued support has delivered positive impacts for the local government sector.

A series of high-level, user friendly prompts and handy resources on key things to think about in planning and managing workforce changes during LGR.

The LGA peer challenge programme continues to provide assurance to local leaders.

This report presents insight on how local and combined authorities are working on employment, skills and growth, structured around three themes of local government activity.

This self-assessment toolkit has been created by the Planning Advisory Service (PAS) and is designed to help you run an efficient planning committee.

Councils have a range of duties and responsibilities to promote the health and wellbeing of young people in their area. This includes the prevention of mental illness and the promotion of mental health and, as appropriate, assessment and treatment under the Mental Health Act.