This revised modern slavery guidance provides an overview of modern slavery and the UK framework for tackling it, and provides targeted sections for officers working in different council services to help them understand their specific responsibilities.
This publication highlights a collection of case studies produced to illustrate the significant benefits that can be achieved through the engagement of elected representatives in civil resilience activities.
The Domestic Homicide Review Survey was sent to all local authorities in England in response to feedback to the Local Government Association regarding the costs and resourcing of Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs).
This is a practical guide for councillors and officers looking to do more in the area of improving physical activity levels for children and young people from low incomes. It includes tips and case studies to support councils on their journey.
Between September and October 2024, the Local Government Association (LGA) and community safety experts, Resolve, conducted an online survey of all councils in England and Wales, asking them to share their current views on anti-social behaviour (ASB), the challenges they face and possible solutions.
The survey was conducted to inform and support anti-social behaviour policy development and explores the local authority’s threshold used to initiate a case review, the choice of case hearing chair, as well as promotion of the process among the community.
Our updated guidance is designed to support councils in strengthening their approach to civil resilience. It provides an overview of the council’s responsibilities in this area, along with targeted sections outlining the role of senior councillors and ward councillors.
The government’s devolution agenda in England will change the landscape of how policing and crime is governed. New mayors, with multi-year funding and responsibility for a broad policy remit across their regions, are set to take on powers currently held by police and crime, and in some cases fire, commissioners.
This guidance on social cohesion authored by Belong and endorsed by the LGA, aims to help local authorities fulfil this role. It provides local authorities with the tools to address the challenges they face and share good practice, with the goal of building cohesive communities.
