🎉 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

"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

Our briefing on the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement is now available to read on our website: 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...

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

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

Council leaders – join our virtual data masterclass on 13 January 2026. Discover how better data use can: - transform public services - save money - improve outcomes. Places are limited, register today: https://orlo.uk/N8M8P

The LGA’s 2025/26 transformation programme supports local government to lead and deliver change. The offer includes peer and partner support, learning events, benchmarking tools and transformation support during local government reorganisation. https://orlo.uk/UY86H

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/kxxGn

Council leaders – join our virtual data masterclass on 13 January 2026. Discover how better data use can: - transform public services - save money - improve outcomes. Places are limited, register today: https://orlo.uk/9HuP4

Social Housing Peer Challenge supports improvement in the landlord services provided by stock-holding councils. It provides sector-led feedback on compliance, landlord service delivery, and where improvements can be made. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/OHjgj

We are thrilled that the One Public Estate team won Programme of the Year at the 2025 Civil Service Awards for Prisoners Building Homes – a powerful example of cross-sector collaboration, turning rehabilitation into regeneration. Find out more: www.civilserviceawards.com

Help shape the LGA & ADPH's virtual Public Health Conference, 24–26 February 2026. We’re inviting organisations across the sector to share impactful practice, policy or research by delivering a session at the event. Submit your proposal by 9 January ⬇️ https://orlo.uk/3avEu

Closing the ‘holiday experience gap’ is vital for children from low-income families. Our new findings show the HAF programme is improving wellbeing, confidence, healthy eating, attendance, and inclusion for children with SEND. 1/2

Speaking at a public committee session yesterday, Amanda Hopgood said SEND reform and home-to-school transport must be tackled together. Watch the full session: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/... Video: Parliament Live

The LGA and MHCLG are piloting a new leadership programme, ‘Learn, Adapt. Lead: Digital fluency for local government leaders', to help senior officers in non-digital roles within #LocalGov to confidently navigate service modernisation and responsibly harness #AI. www.local.gov.uk/about/news/l...

Ahead of the second reading of the English Devolution and Communities Empowerment Bill in the House of Lords today, we have published a briefing with our views and identifying areas of concern. You can read it in full here: www.local.gov.uk/parliament/b... #Devolution #LocalGov

We are pleased to see the new national child poverty strategy, especially its focus on integrated services, reducing in-work poverty and prevention. However, to deliver real change and meet rising demand, councils need additional investment. 👇 https://orlo.uk/wUisN

“Going out, seeing other councils, seeing what they do... enormously benefits me.” Cllr Dan Swords from Harlow Council explains why peer challenge works. Learning from each other = stronger councils for all. https://orlo.uk/A6a4T

Help shape the LGA & ADPH virtual Public Health Conference, 24–26 February 2026. We’re inviting organisations across the sector to share impactful practice, policy or research by delivering a session at the event. Submit your proposal by 9 January. https://orlo.uk/1HK3T

🏘️ Up to £19.8 million is available to councils in England to support the release of brownfield land for #housing development, delivered by One Public Estate. Find out more and apply on our website: www.local.gov.uk/our-support/...

ICYMI: Our Autumn Budget 2025 briefing summarises the key announcements for councils and provides an initial LGA view. Read it here: https://orlo.uk/dQ5XI

International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a reminder to strengthen support for people with disabilities at every age. Our report identifies crucial ways local government can lead this change 👇 https://orlo.uk/6LQs0 #IDPD2025

The LGA’s workforce and HR support programme helps councils to navigate complex workforce challenges in local government - from recruitment and retention to pay and employment law. Tackle workforce challenges with improved confidence: https://orlo.uk/dVUDE

As councils finalise their budgets, maintaining appropriate levels of reserves and balances is key. Our explainer breaks down why they matter for financial resilience. Watch now: https://orlo.uk/R60cv

Local government reorganisation can create opportunities to make best use of assets for the benefit of all residents in an area. We're hosting a webinar on 17/12 where you will hear from speakers who have been through the LGR process. Book your place: https://orlo.uk/9AwcA

The LG Inform app gives councillors and officers quick access to key council data and how it compares to other councils. 110 metrics across 11 topic areas, with alerts as new data is published. Available now on Google Play and the App Store. https://orlo.uk/aOXU2

National Care Leavers Month may be ending, but our commitment isn't. The conversation must continue for #LocalGov. Our guide helps councils implement a whole council approach to support care leavers year-round👇 https://orlo.uk/xPk4I#LocalGov

Real-world experience meets fresh perspective. Cllr Carole Williams explains how member peers bring constructive challenge that truly helps local communities. When experienced councillors share their insights, councils grow stronger. https://orlo.uk/WED1D

The LGA’s governance and assurance programme supports councillors and officers with training, guidance and tools to strengthen local government governance and scrutiny. Delivered with CfGS, it includes bespoke support and national learning events. https://orlo.uk/Cpt0I

Our Autumn Budget 2025 briefing summarises the key announcements for councils and provides an initial LGA view. Read it here: https://orlo.uk/tTZdC

Day 2 of the National Children and Adult Services Conference (NCASC) is well underway! Great session on SEND this morning with BCP Council and Dingley's Promise. Lots to look forward to this afternoon including plenary sessions with ministers Stephen Kinnock and Josh MacAlister. #ncasc25

"While funding levels have increased in recent years, councils will be rightly anxious that Budget does not provide increase in funding they desperately need." LGA Senior Vice-Chairman Councillor Kevin Bentley shares our response to the #Budget delivered earlier today. Watch in full 📺

The Government’s consultation on the Adult Social Care Negotiating Body could reshape pay and conditions in adult social care - but what does this mean for #LocalGov? Read our latest blog and have your say by 16 January: https://orlo.uk/JY4PW#LocalGov

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and #WhiteRibbonDay2025. A person's home should be a place of safety, not fear. We urge anyone experiencing domestic abuse to know that you are not alone, support is available and ready to help. 🧵1/2

A new report shows councils and providers are seeing rising numbers of under-fives with increasingly complex needs, creating major challenges in delivering the support these children require. Read the full report: www.local.gov.uk/publications...

To mark the launch of GDS Local, our latest Digital Directions podcast episode hears from guests including Ian Murray MP, Minister for Digital Government and Data, about what the new government unit means for councils. Listen now👉 www.local.gov.uk/our-support/...

Navigate change more effectively with strong employment relations. Join our free session on Monday 8 December with experts from IPA and TUC. Learn how good union relations support your workforce through employment rights changes and reorganisation. https://orlo.uk/A7RfM

HR and transformation leaders - join our free roundtable on Weds 3 December. Discover how the innovative Possibili-tree method is helping councils create clear career pathways and strengthen retention in adult social care. https://orlo.uk/uwwIR

HR professionals, recruitment managers and councillors - discover Greater Manchester's innovative approach to workplace inclusion. Join our free session on Weds 3 December to learn practical strategies for recruiting and retaining diverse talent. https://orlo.uk/eS5vM

Every councillor has a vital role as a corporate parent. This resource pack provides an essential overview of how to support children in care and care leavers, a commitment especially important during National Care Leaver Month (NCLM). https://orlo.uk/M3qcu

Councillors - build your confidence with data and performance management. Join our free training on Thursday 4 December to learn how data is analysed and presented, key questions to ask, and how to measure what matters for your communities. Register: https://orlo.uk/oRsoy

New councillors - understand your role in financial governance. Join our free two-module training starting 3 December. Learn about roles and responsibilities, budget setting, financial monitoring and sustainability. https://orlo.uk/jj3m6

The LGA has issued a statement on MHCLG's full response to the Fair Funding Review 2.0 consultation. All councils - both rural and urban alike - need to be protected from real terms cuts to ensure their financial sustainability. Read the full statement: https://orlo.uk/ilg1B

At Dorset Council, digital transformation of housing services show what's possible when councils invest in technology-led reform. Just one example of councils working tirelessly to develop local solutions to complex issues - priorities for local communities and UK Govt.

Government grants form a vital part of council funding. As provisional budgets are drawn up, revisit the essentials in our explainer video. Watch the explainer: https://orlo.uk/16lct

An 18% rise in children in care over the last decade and 600+ daily protection cases are pushing council services to the brink. We urge the Chancellor to fund children's services in the Budget: www.local.gov.uk/about/news/c...

MJ Plugged In (£): LGA Chair Cllr Louise Gittins calls for “urgent financial action” in next week’s Budget, setting out the LGA’s Autumn Budget submission’s case for “a significant increase in funding”. https://orlo.uk/pAzTq

How is your council marking National Care Leavers Month? Our resource pack is designed to help. It details council duties and features proven, innovative strategies to improve support for care leavers. Download the pack: www.local.gov.uk/publications... #NCLM

For #InternationalMensDay, we're focusing on the silent health crisis among men. #LocalGov is vital to this work, but they require funding to continue. Our full statement: www.local.gov.uk/about/news/e...