Publications

The early years and months of life are a key time for many children, shaping their experiences in childhood and the foundations of their adult lives. This time can be all the more important for children who may need some form of additional support in their earliest years. There are, however, strong signs that outcomes for children in the early years who need additional support are worsening, not improving.

This is the fourth review of the LGA's Strategic Market: Insight & Relationship Programme (formerly called the Strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SSRM) Programme).

This guide outlines the support available to you from the Local Government Association (LGA) to support your Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) journey

This aide-memoire is to support the identification of risks that could affect the successful transition to a reorganised unitary authority.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has recently shared the following list of actions and sector-support resources with councils. The list includes activities that councils can be working on between submitting LGR proposals and getting their final decision about their area footprints.

This guide promotes clear expectations for member-officer collaboration

This report summarises key learnings from working with councils at the forefront of innovation, exploring both the successes achieved and the challenges faced in adopting AI across the sector.

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.

This guide supports councils in embedding address and street data across systems. Covering everything from assessing current usage to establishing governance and monitoring for maximum data value.

This report is designed to offer practical guidance for councils on designing effective strategies and governance frameworks to meet their Care Act 2014 duties.Key findings highlight the importance of clear architecture, dynamic risk and assurance, and transparent performance and engagement in achieving measurable improvements for adults.