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/
How prepared is your Golden Triangle for a change in political leadership?
Chief executives, monitoring officers and S151 officers - join experienced local government peers on Monday 23 February for this free virtual session on scenario planning and best practice.
https://orlo.uk/GG88l
Chief executives, monitoring officers and S151 officers - join experienced local government peers on Monday 23 February for this free virtual session on scenario planning and best practice.
https://orlo.uk/GG88l
January 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
How prepared is your Golden Triangle for a change in political leadership?
Chief executives, monitoring officers and S151 officers - join experienced local government peers on Monday 23 February for this free virtual session on scenario planning and best practice.
https://orlo.uk/GG88l
Chief executives, monitoring officers and S151 officers - join experienced local government peers on Monday 23 February for this free virtual session on scenario planning and best practice.
https://orlo.uk/GG88l
Cllr Stephen Cowan, Hammersmith & Fulham Council: "What you give out, you get back. You always learn something from people and how they're rising to the challenges."
Join the talented LGA peer pool to help drive sector-wide improvement.
https://orlo.uk/6dmWH
Join the talented LGA peer pool to help drive sector-wide improvement.
https://orlo.uk/6dmWH
January 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Cllr Stephen Cowan, Hammersmith & Fulham Council: "What you give out, you get back. You always learn something from people and how they're rising to the challenges."
Join the talented LGA peer pool to help drive sector-wide improvement.
https://orlo.uk/6dmWH
Join the talented LGA peer pool to help drive sector-wide improvement.
https://orlo.uk/6dmWH
Build your confidence with data and performance management.
This free virtual training on Weds 11 February covers how data is analysed and presented, what questions to ask, and how to measure what matters.
Designed for councillors at all experience levels.
Register: https://orlo.uk/qoiBf
This free virtual training on Weds 11 February covers how data is analysed and presented, what questions to ask, and how to measure what matters.
Designed for councillors at all experience levels.
Register: https://orlo.uk/qoiBf
January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Build your confidence with data and performance management.
This free virtual training on Weds 11 February covers how data is analysed and presented, what questions to ask, and how to measure what matters.
Designed for councillors at all experience levels.
Register: https://orlo.uk/qoiBf
This free virtual training on Weds 11 February covers how data is analysed and presented, what questions to ask, and how to measure what matters.
Designed for councillors at all experience levels.
Register: https://orlo.uk/qoiBf
Transformation in local government is about more than cutting costs.
Cllr Wendy Fredericks shares how the LGA's Transformation Leadership Essentials course helped her lead meaningful change.
Discover the support available for your council.👇
https://orlo.uk/P5Oyv
Cllr Wendy Fredericks shares how the LGA's Transformation Leadership Essentials course helped her lead meaningful change.
Discover the support available for your council.👇
https://orlo.uk/P5Oyv
January 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Transformation in local government is about more than cutting costs.
Cllr Wendy Fredericks shares how the LGA's Transformation Leadership Essentials course helped her lead meaningful change.
Discover the support available for your council.👇
https://orlo.uk/P5Oyv
Cllr Wendy Fredericks shares how the LGA's Transformation Leadership Essentials course helped her lead meaningful change.
Discover the support available for your council.👇
https://orlo.uk/P5Oyv
On #HolocaustMemorialDay, we remember all those murdered through Nazi persecution during the Holocaust, and in more recent genocides.
#HMD2026 #LightTheDarkness
#HMD2026 #LightTheDarkness
January 27, 2026 at 1:19 PM
On #HolocaustMemorialDay, we remember all those murdered through Nazi persecution during the Holocaust, and in more recent genocides.
#HMD2026 #LightTheDarkness
#HMD2026 #LightTheDarkness
The Recruitment Reset Programme is a 12-week online personal and professional development programme designed to improve recruitment practices and tackle common challenges across #LocalGov.
Applications to join close this Friday.
Find out more and register now: lnkd.in/eFbdd8RQ
Applications to join close this Friday.
Find out more and register now: lnkd.in/eFbdd8RQ
January 27, 2026 at 12:09 PM
The Recruitment Reset Programme is a 12-week online personal and professional development programme designed to improve recruitment practices and tackle common challenges across #LocalGov.
Applications to join close this Friday.
Find out more and register now: lnkd.in/eFbdd8RQ
Applications to join close this Friday.
Find out more and register now: lnkd.in/eFbdd8RQ
"Sometimes you're locked in that bubble and getting advice from someone outside can really help you press forwards."
- Cllr Ryan Priest @DudleyMBC on why LGA peers matter.
Share your unique experience - become a peer: https://orlo.uk/i0R4Z
- Cllr Ryan Priest @DudleyMBC on why LGA peers matter.
Share your unique experience - become a peer: https://orlo.uk/i0R4Z
January 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
"Sometimes you're locked in that bubble and getting advice from someone outside can really help you press forwards."
- Cllr Ryan Priest @DudleyMBC on why LGA peers matter.
Share your unique experience - become a peer: https://orlo.uk/i0R4Z
- Cllr Ryan Priest @DudleyMBC on why LGA peers matter.
Share your unique experience - become a peer: https://orlo.uk/i0R4Z
Three quarters of the local government workforce are women.
Join our free virtual session on Wednesday 28 January to learn how your organisation can better support menstrual health at work.
Practical guidance on reasonable adjustments that aid recruitment and retention: https://orlo.uk/fQxkb
Join our free virtual session on Wednesday 28 January to learn how your organisation can better support menstrual health at work.
Practical guidance on reasonable adjustments that aid recruitment and retention: https://orlo.uk/fQxkb
January 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Three quarters of the local government workforce are women.
Join our free virtual session on Wednesday 28 January to learn how your organisation can better support menstrual health at work.
Practical guidance on reasonable adjustments that aid recruitment and retention: https://orlo.uk/fQxkb
Join our free virtual session on Wednesday 28 January to learn how your organisation can better support menstrual health at work.
Practical guidance on reasonable adjustments that aid recruitment and retention: https://orlo.uk/fQxkb
On Tuesday LGA Chair Cllr Louise Gittins visited Luton Council to meet Council Leader Cllr Hazel Simmons, Deputy Leader Cllr Javed Hussain and Chief Executive Mark Fowler, to hear about the challenges and opportunities facing the borough, and the ambitious plans set out in their Luton 2040 vision.
January 22, 2026 at 4:29 PM
On Tuesday LGA Chair Cllr Louise Gittins visited Luton Council to meet Council Leader Cllr Hazel Simmons, Deputy Leader Cllr Javed Hussain and Chief Executive Mark Fowler, to hear about the challenges and opportunities facing the borough, and the ambitious plans set out in their Luton 2040 vision.
How well does your authority connect performance, finance and risk information when making decisions?
Join our free virtual session on Tuesday 27 January to explore emerging good practice from councils including Westminster, Wirral and High Peak.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/pBv5O
Join our free virtual session on Tuesday 27 January to explore emerging good practice from councils including Westminster, Wirral and High Peak.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/pBv5O
January 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
How well does your authority connect performance, finance and risk information when making decisions?
Join our free virtual session on Tuesday 27 January to explore emerging good practice from councils including Westminster, Wirral and High Peak.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/pBv5O
Join our free virtual session on Tuesday 27 January to explore emerging good practice from councils including Westminster, Wirral and High Peak.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/pBv5O
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