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👋 We are the national voice of local government. We work with councils to support, promote and improve #LocalGov
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Joined June 2010
LG Inform supports councils to increase their service delivery capabilities and data-informed decision-making. Our free local area data benchmarking tool provides access to over 12,500 metrics. Learn more about our #LocalGov sector support programme:
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Are you an apprentice looking for an development opportunity? Hear from our previous winner, Davinia, about her experience and tips to help you through the Local Government Apprentice of the Year Day. Register your interest: @eelga @SWCouncils
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Are you a Lead Member with a Children’s Service portfolio? Taking place from 12th – 13th March we are hosting a our two-day Leadership Enhanced session so members can gain engage with other experienced portfolio holders. Book now:
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Naomi, an apprentice at @yourcolchester, attended the Apprentice of the Year event to embrace new challenges and improve her networking. Check out Naomi’s story 👉 @eelga @SWCouncils #LGApprentice25 #NAW2025
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Councils make a real difference every day to help build thriving communities & improve residents’ lives. Taken together, these highlights show what councils could do given adequate funding. Read our submission summary ahead of the full publication: 2/2
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Councils stand ready to work with Govt to ensure it fulfils its Plan for Change and reforms for public services. However, they can only do this with adequate funding. Read our submission summary ahead of the publication in full: #LocalGovTogether🧵3/3
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Alisha found support from her team during the Local Government Apprentice of the Year. Their encouragement contributed to being one of the ‘winning teams.’ Discover Alisha's story and register for #LGApprentice2025 👉 @eelga @SWCouncils #NAW2025
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RT @themjcouk: The root causes of the crisis in SEND are systemic, and any attempts to improve outcomes will fail unless the national rheto…
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LGA chair Louise Gittins writes about the English Devolution White Paper in her regular @themjcouk column👇 "We are determined to ensure we capture and reflect all views with govt to get the best deal for our members and the communities they represent."
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We're looking for new officer peers, the experts working at the heart of the peer challenge process. Like Gabrielle @WestBerkshire you'll work in a team, developing #LocalGov insight and knowledge to take back to your own council. Interested?
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The LGA has a strong track record of providing support to councils to help them address specific challenges at all stages of devolution and local government reorganisation. Our universal offers of support will remain available to all councils. ⬇️
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Fancy a career change? Hundreds of new roles now live! With training and development, and plenty of career opportunities, you could go further than you think at your local council. Find a local council job near you:
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"Councils need sufficient funding to mitigate the existing pressures on housing stock to be able to put these measures in place as swiftly as needed. It is vital that a long-term, sustainable funding framework for social housing is introduced as quickly as possible." 2/2
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@CllrLizGreen, Chair of the Culture, Tourism and Sport Board, explores how culture and leisure can contribute to supporting children’s mental health as part of our series of think pieces. 4/4
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