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Finance Unpacked

King's Speech 2026: LGA briefing

LG Horizons Network

The LG Horizons Network is a peer network hosted by the LGA for senior council officers working on the long-term future of local government. It is a

National Advisory Group (NAG) Social Value Group Terms of Reference: November 2025

In line with the Public Services (Social Value) Act (2013), which requires public sector organisations to consider wider economic, social and environmental outcomes in procurement, this group aims to support and strengthen the delivery of social value across local government.

Housing and homelessness hub

Councils across the country are at a critical point in their efforts to tackle the twin crises of housing and homelessness. This online hub highlights good practice in the delivery of affordable housing and tackling of homelessness.

Havant Borough Council - Progress Review

Feedback: 2 and 3 March 2026

Employment law update: Advisory bulletin 746 - May 2026

This is locked content for LGA members and Employer Link subscribers.

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge: Bracknell Forest Council

Feedback report: 3 - 6 March 2026

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge – Progress review: Tandridge District Council

Feedback: 25 November 2025

LGA Research bulletin

This monthly publication keeps you informed of key issues and developments in research impacting on, or of interest to, local government.

Joint Education Services Circular (JESC) 238 – Soulbury officers’ pay agreement 2025

We are pleased to confirm that the Soulbury Committee has reached an agreement on a pay award for 2025.

Wychavon District Council: LGA Corporate Peer Challenge – Progress Review

Feedback: 25th September 2025

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge: City of London Corporation

Feedback report: 11-14 November 2025

Strategic authorities hub

A dedicated space bringing together information, resources and support for existing and emerging strategic authorities.

Circular NJC/1/26 - National Joint Council – Pay reform update

The Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services National Joint Council (NJC) met on 12 February 2026 and discussed the on-going progress around pay reform.

Be a Councillor: Next steps guide

Our next steps guide provides information about what you can do to start the process of standing for election and other top tips. Visit the Becoming a Councillor page or read our case studies to find out more about the role of a councillor.

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