Local Government Association (LGA)
@local.gov.uk
We are the national voice of local government, working with councils to support, promote and improve #LocalGov
Visit our website: https://www.local.gov.uk/
Visit our website: https://www.local.gov.uk/
Value for money is a key test for budgets under scrutiny.
Our video explains what it means in practice.
Explore here: https://orlo.uk/6X7ts
Our video explains what it means in practice.
Explore here: https://orlo.uk/6X7ts
January 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Value for money is a key test for budgets under scrutiny.
Our video explains what it means in practice.
Explore here: https://orlo.uk/6X7ts
Our video explains what it means in practice.
Explore here: https://orlo.uk/6X7ts
Join us on Tues 27 January for an inspiring session where you will hear from a CIPD employment relations expert and be the first to see the new employment relations self-assessment maturity model designed for local government.
For HR professionals and senior managers: https://orlo.uk/bkTEk
For HR professionals and senior managers: https://orlo.uk/bkTEk
January 19, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Join us on Tues 27 January for an inspiring session where you will hear from a CIPD employment relations expert and be the first to see the new employment relations self-assessment maturity model designed for local government.
For HR professionals and senior managers: https://orlo.uk/bkTEk
For HR professionals and senior managers: https://orlo.uk/bkTEk
LGA principal advisers draw on senior local government experience to help councils identify improvement needs, access tailored support, and connect with peers.
Bespoke and practical support across leadership, finance, local government reorganisation and more.
https://orlo.uk/T1s69
Bespoke and practical support across leadership, finance, local government reorganisation and more.
https://orlo.uk/T1s69
January 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
LGA principal advisers draw on senior local government experience to help councils identify improvement needs, access tailored support, and connect with peers.
Bespoke and practical support across leadership, finance, local government reorganisation and more.
https://orlo.uk/T1s69
Bespoke and practical support across leadership, finance, local government reorganisation and more.
https://orlo.uk/T1s69
Supporting constituent councils within a mayoral combined authority context.
This peer-led report sets out the skills, tools & support needed to work effectively in MCAs.
Informed by 70+ leaders who understand the current challenges faced by the sector.
https://orlo.uk/bQoxM
This peer-led report sets out the skills, tools & support needed to work effectively in MCAs.
Informed by 70+ leaders who understand the current challenges faced by the sector.
https://orlo.uk/bQoxM
January 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Supporting constituent councils within a mayoral combined authority context.
This peer-led report sets out the skills, tools & support needed to work effectively in MCAs.
Informed by 70+ leaders who understand the current challenges faced by the sector.
https://orlo.uk/bQoxM
This peer-led report sets out the skills, tools & support needed to work effectively in MCAs.
Informed by 70+ leaders who understand the current challenges faced by the sector.
https://orlo.uk/bQoxM
Cllr Anna Charles-Jones from Stockport Council on becoming an LGA peer:
"I wasn't quite sure what I could offer, but once you're in that room, all the pieces fall into place."
Your local government experience could help councils improve. Bring yourself.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/t33uS
"I wasn't quite sure what I could offer, but once you're in that room, all the pieces fall into place."
Your local government experience could help councils improve. Bring yourself.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/t33uS
January 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Cllr Anna Charles-Jones from Stockport Council on becoming an LGA peer:
"I wasn't quite sure what I could offer, but once you're in that room, all the pieces fall into place."
Your local government experience could help councils improve. Bring yourself.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/t33uS
"I wasn't quite sure what I could offer, but once you're in that room, all the pieces fall into place."
Your local government experience could help councils improve. Bring yourself.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/t33uS
The LGA provides tailored support to councils at every stage of local government reorganisation and devolution.
From strategic planning to governance arrangements and peer challenge - contact your LGA regional team to discuss your needs:
https://orlo.uk/LzDzc
From strategic planning to governance arrangements and peer challenge - contact your LGA regional team to discuss your needs:
https://orlo.uk/LzDzc
January 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The LGA provides tailored support to councils at every stage of local government reorganisation and devolution.
From strategic planning to governance arrangements and peer challenge - contact your LGA regional team to discuss your needs:
https://orlo.uk/LzDzc
From strategic planning to governance arrangements and peer challenge - contact your LGA regional team to discuss your needs:
https://orlo.uk/LzDzc
Nico Heslop, Director (Local Government Finance) at MHCLG expressed the importance of engaging with the Local Government Finance Settlement consultation.
The LGFS consultation closes on 14 January. 👇
https://orlo.uk/4APer
The LGFS consultation closes on 14 January. 👇
https://orlo.uk/4APer
January 8, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Nico Heslop, Director (Local Government Finance) at MHCLG expressed the importance of engaging with the Local Government Finance Settlement consultation.
The LGFS consultation closes on 14 January. 👇
https://orlo.uk/4APer
The LGFS consultation closes on 14 January. 👇
https://orlo.uk/4APer
LGA Finance Conference - Nicola Morton, Head of Programmes (#LocalGov Finance) reinforced the need for member councils to share their settlement response with the LGA.
This will ensure the LGA's response reflects the views and needs of members. 👇
https://orlo.uk/oc8R6
This will ensure the LGA's response reflects the views and needs of members. 👇
https://orlo.uk/oc8R6
January 8, 2026 at 12:02 PM
LGA Finance Conference - Nicola Morton, Head of Programmes (#LocalGov Finance) reinforced the need for member councils to share their settlement response with the LGA.
This will ensure the LGA's response reflects the views and needs of members. 👇
https://orlo.uk/oc8R6
This will ensure the LGA's response reflects the views and needs of members. 👇
https://orlo.uk/oc8R6
LGA Finance Conference - Shadow Minister for Local Goverment David Simmonds CBE MP says Section 114 notices are placing pressure on the sector.
January 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM
LGA Finance Conference - Shadow Minister for Local Goverment David Simmonds CBE MP says Section 114 notices are placing pressure on the sector.
Alison McGovern MP addressed the LGA Finance Conference to outline the action taken by UK Govt to support councils with local cost pressures.
January 8, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Alison McGovern MP addressed the LGA Finance Conference to outline the action taken by UK Govt to support councils with local cost pressures.
It's the annual LGA Finance Conference.
LGA Chair Cllr Louise Gittins welcomed the government’s commitment to a multi-year settlement, but stressed the need for increased funding to match real levels of need. She emphasised that investment in LocalGov is an investment in growth and opportunity.
LGA Chair Cllr Louise Gittins welcomed the government’s commitment to a multi-year settlement, but stressed the need for increased funding to match real levels of need. She emphasised that investment in LocalGov is an investment in growth and opportunity.
January 8, 2026 at 10:28 AM
It's the annual LGA Finance Conference.
LGA Chair Cllr Louise Gittins welcomed the government’s commitment to a multi-year settlement, but stressed the need for increased funding to match real levels of need. She emphasised that investment in LocalGov is an investment in growth and opportunity.
LGA Chair Cllr Louise Gittins welcomed the government’s commitment to a multi-year settlement, but stressed the need for increased funding to match real levels of need. She emphasised that investment in LocalGov is an investment in growth and opportunity.
As draft budgets are considered by elected members, understand the process of how these are set and monitored with our explainer video.
Watch the video: https://orlo.uk/vuQX0
Watch the video: https://orlo.uk/vuQX0
January 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
As draft budgets are considered by elected members, understand the process of how these are set and monitored with our explainer video.
Watch the video: https://orlo.uk/vuQX0
Watch the video: https://orlo.uk/vuQX0
Today, we are launching a national recruitment campaign for local government.
Hear Madi’s story on how her role in Digital and Technology makes a real impact.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/bLTyx
#LocalGov #MakeADifference
Hear Madi’s story on how her role in Digital and Technology makes a real impact.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/bLTyx
#LocalGov #MakeADifference
January 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Today, we are launching a national recruitment campaign for local government.
Hear Madi’s story on how her role in Digital and Technology makes a real impact.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/bLTyx
#LocalGov #MakeADifference
Hear Madi’s story on how her role in Digital and Technology makes a real impact.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/bLTyx
#LocalGov #MakeADifference
Accessing key council data has never been easier.
The LG Inform app puts 110 metrics across 11 topic areas at your fingertips - helping councillors and officers track performance and ask the right questions.
https://orlo.uk/nlEsy
The LG Inform app puts 110 metrics across 11 topic areas at your fingertips - helping councillors and officers track performance and ask the right questions.
https://orlo.uk/nlEsy
January 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Accessing key council data has never been easier.
The LG Inform app puts 110 metrics across 11 topic areas at your fingertips - helping councillors and officers track performance and ask the right questions.
https://orlo.uk/nlEsy
The LG Inform app puts 110 metrics across 11 topic areas at your fingertips - helping councillors and officers track performance and ask the right questions.
https://orlo.uk/nlEsy
The LGA and District Council's Network are running a webinar on 22 January from 12.00 - 1.00pm, looking at how creating new unitary councils can be an opportunity to redesign and enhance Children’s Services.
Book your place: https://orlo.uk/crsal
Book your place: https://orlo.uk/crsal
January 2, 2026 at 11:21 AM
The LGA and District Council's Network are running a webinar on 22 January from 12.00 - 1.00pm, looking at how creating new unitary councils can be an opportunity to redesign and enhance Children’s Services.
Book your place: https://orlo.uk/crsal
Book your place: https://orlo.uk/crsal
There’s still time to help shape the LGA & ADPH virtual Public Health Conference, 24–26 February 2026.
We’re inviting organisations across the sector to share practice, policy or research by delivering a session.
Submit your proposal by 14 January ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/l5Vuf
We’re inviting organisations across the sector to share practice, policy or research by delivering a session.
Submit your proposal by 14 January ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/l5Vuf
December 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
There’s still time to help shape the LGA & ADPH virtual Public Health Conference, 24–26 February 2026.
We’re inviting organisations across the sector to share practice, policy or research by delivering a session.
Submit your proposal by 14 January ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/l5Vuf
We’re inviting organisations across the sector to share practice, policy or research by delivering a session.
Submit your proposal by 14 January ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/l5Vuf
A huge congratulations to all of those on His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours List, in particular the councillors and officers recognised for going above and beyond in local government and championing their communities.
December 30, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A huge congratulations to all of those on His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours List, in particular the councillors and officers recognised for going above and beyond in local government and championing their communities.
Join us in London - Thurs 8 January - for the LGA Local Government Finance Conference 2026.
Key sessions include the provisional settlement for 2026/27, Fair Funding Review 2.0, AI implementation for finance teams, and local audit reform.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/HP9Pq
Key sessions include the provisional settlement for 2026/27, Fair Funding Review 2.0, AI implementation for finance teams, and local audit reform.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/HP9Pq
December 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Join us in London - Thurs 8 January - for the LGA Local Government Finance Conference 2026.
Key sessions include the provisional settlement for 2026/27, Fair Funding Review 2.0, AI implementation for finance teams, and local audit reform.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/HP9Pq
Key sessions include the provisional settlement for 2026/27, Fair Funding Review 2.0, AI implementation for finance teams, and local audit reform.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/HP9Pq
Happy Christmas from all of us at the LGA!
A huge thank you to our council colleagues for your hard work this year. Your efforts make a real difference in local communities to drive positive change.
#ThankYouLocalGov💜
A huge thank you to our council colleagues for your hard work this year. Your efforts make a real difference in local communities to drive positive change.
#ThankYouLocalGov💜
December 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Happy Christmas from all of us at the LGA!
A huge thank you to our council colleagues for your hard work this year. Your efforts make a real difference in local communities to drive positive change.
#ThankYouLocalGov💜
A huge thank you to our council colleagues for your hard work this year. Your efforts make a real difference in local communities to drive positive change.
#ThankYouLocalGov💜
🎉 Good news for young people leaving care! The Government has announced care leavers will receive free prescriptions, dental & eyecare up to age 25.
This is a major win for #StepAhead, our campaign to cut the costs of leaving care.
Our full response 👇
https://orlo.uk/8Nu1Y
This is a major win for #StepAhead, our campaign to cut the costs of leaving care.
Our full response 👇
https://orlo.uk/8Nu1Y
December 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🎉 Good news for young people leaving care! The Government has announced care leavers will receive free prescriptions, dental & eyecare up to age 25.
This is a major win for #StepAhead, our campaign to cut the costs of leaving care.
Our full response 👇
https://orlo.uk/8Nu1Y
This is a major win for #StepAhead, our campaign to cut the costs of leaving care.
Our full response 👇
https://orlo.uk/8Nu1Y
"We went back to a council 12 months after their peer challenge. The work they've done has been amazing. They're delivering better for residents now. I think we've made a difference." - Cllr Sarah Bütikofer
As critical friends, peers drive real improvement.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/ZQF6x
As critical friends, peers drive real improvement.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/ZQF6x
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
"We went back to a council 12 months after their peer challenge. The work they've done has been amazing. They're delivering better for residents now. I think we've made a difference." - Cllr Sarah Bütikofer
As critical friends, peers drive real improvement.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/ZQF6x
As critical friends, peers drive real improvement.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/ZQF6x
Our briefing on the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement is now available to read on our website:
https://orlo.uk/2UWZv
https://orlo.uk/2UWZv
December 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Our briefing on the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement is now available to read on our website:
https://orlo.uk/2UWZv
https://orlo.uk/2UWZv
Read our statement on the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement.
Budget-setting will be hugely challenging for many councils again next year and an increase in overall funding remains needed to ensure sustainability of councils and local services.
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/l...
Budget-setting will be hugely challenging for many councils again next year and an increase in overall funding remains needed to ensure sustainability of councils and local services.
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/l...
LGA statement on provisional Local Government Finance Settlement
Cllr Louise Gittins, Chair of the Local Government Association, which represents councils, said: “It is good that government has acted on LGA calls to provide multi-year financial certainty to council...
www.local.gov.uk
December 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Read our statement on the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement.
Budget-setting will be hugely challenging for many councils again next year and an increase in overall funding remains needed to ensure sustainability of councils and local services.
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/l...
Budget-setting will be hugely challenging for many councils again next year and an increase in overall funding remains needed to ensure sustainability of councils and local services.
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/l...
Cllr Tom Hunt, Chair of the LGA’s Inclusive Growth Committee, responds to the launch of the NPPF consultation by MHCLG:
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/n...
#LocalGov #NPPF #PlanningPolicy
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/n...
#LocalGov #NPPF #PlanningPolicy
NPPF Consultation launched - "Council views must be taken into account"
Cllr Tom Hunt, Chair of the LGA’s Inclusive Growth Committee, said: “The proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework are some of the most significant we’ve seen, so it is crucial that t...
www.local.gov.uk
December 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Cllr Tom Hunt, Chair of the LGA’s Inclusive Growth Committee, responds to the launch of the NPPF consultation by MHCLG:
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/n...
#LocalGov #NPPF #PlanningPolicy
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/n...
#LocalGov #NPPF #PlanningPolicy
Financial sustainability should underpin every council’s medium-term plans.
Our short video explains what this really means in practice.
Watch here: https://orlo.uk/u7HhV
Our short video explains what this really means in practice.
Watch here: https://orlo.uk/u7HhV
December 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Financial sustainability should underpin every council’s medium-term plans.
Our short video explains what this really means in practice.
Watch here: https://orlo.uk/u7HhV
Our short video explains what this really means in practice.
Watch here: https://orlo.uk/u7HhV