The LGA PAS sent an online survey to LPAs in England. The purpose of the survey was to gather intelligence on the extent to which the fees for planning applications set out in the national fee schedule reflect the full costs of processing and deciding those applications, to identify where the biggest cost recovery challenges lie, and to gather LPAs’ views on the potential for some councils setting their own localised fees in future.
This guidance is designed to support councillors in approaching decision-making in a way that is transparent, evidence aware and consistent with the council’s legal powers, constitution and the statutory framework.
This guidance explains how local authority public health teams can support new developments in the NHS following publication of Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England. It provides a specific focus on public health support to the Strategic Commissioning function of Integrated Care Boards and the implementation of Neighbourhood Health.
The annual Employer Standards survey, known as the ‘Health Check’, amplifies the voices of registered social workers, occupational therapists, and non‑registered social care workers.
The annual Employer Standards survey, known as the ‘Health Check’, amplifies the voices of registered social workers, occupational therapists, and non‑registered social care workers.
This guide helps elected members, officers, and providers work with communities so stakeholders understand what to expect from local government, and what local government needs from them, in relation to digital connectivity.
This toolkit provides all councils going through the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) process with practical advice and tips for effective internal communications. It also includes case studies to show activities in practice.
