Publications

The LGA and the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) invited directors of public health (DsPH) to take part in a survey about local authority commissioned weight management.

We have one of the most centralised employment and skills systems in the developed world. Different central government departments and their agencies are directly responsible for employment and skills policy, design, funding and oversight. Local areas have little ability to influence priorities, funding or delivery.

We are determined to be a service that reflects the communities it serves.

A set of practical recommendations to assist local authorities with increasing their revenue collection. 

Local authority staff have essential frontline roles to play in TB control and ensuring that they themselves are also protected and screened if needed.

The LGA has updated its councillor handbook on gambling to coincide with local authorities revising their statements of licensing principles ahead of publication in January 2019.

This publication highlights key factors which, if implemented well, can lead to a successful Christmas market.

The Integrated Commissioning for Better Outcomes Framework 2018 is a practical tool for council and NHS commissioners to support improving outcomes through integrated commissioning.

Dementia is on the increase. It is estimated that there are currently 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, more than ever before, and this number is projected to increase rapidly over the next few decades.

This factbook is about shared home ownership options for people with a disability, including people with a learning disability, autism or both.