Local Government Association

We are the national voice of local government, working with councils to support, promote and improve

Extend smoking and vaping ban to all children's playgrounds, says LGA

Finance Unpacked

King's Speech 2026: LGA briefing

Chief officers' pay agreement 2026

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PART B: What effective intermediate care looks like

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

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

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge: Camden Council

Final feedback report: 11 - 14 November 2025

An introduction to financial governance – Programme 2, Module 1 - Wednesday 21 January 2026

Leadership essentials: Financial governance
Pam Duke, Finance Improvement and Sustainability Associate, Local Government Association

LGA General Assembly Annual Meeting timetable

Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 11.45am , Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge: Ware Town Council

Final feedback report: 18 - 20 November 2025

Client Level Data

The Client Level Data (CLD) collection is the first national collection of social care records, covering requests for support, assessments, reviews and services provided or commissioned by councils as part of their duties under the Care Act 2014.

Learn. Adapt. Lead: Digital fluency for local government leaders

Local government is operating under unprecedented financial, workforce and service pressures. At the same time, expectations of digital-first, joined-up and reliable public services continue to rise.

About the adult social care sector

Links to key reports and data about the adult social care sector

Finance and resources

Working collaboratively with councils, Government departments and specialist consultancies and contractors, the LGA and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) led the development of a robust and transparent approach to evaluating the Use of Resources in adult social care to support sector led improvement.