The LGA has launched new guide for councillors using social media. The guide provides practical advice tailored to different social media platforms and tips on how to handle online abuse across each platform. Social media is an important tool in modern democratic...
Ahead of LGA Annual Conference next week, they have published new analysis which shows that unfunded National Living Wage increases could pose a risk to local services and jobs. The analysis shows that paying the forecasted increase in the National Living Wage (NLW)...
Paying the forecasted increase in the National Living Wage (NLW) for the lowest paid council staff alone could cost councils at least £400 million over the next two years, the Local Government Association says today. In the Spring Statement, the Government reiterated...
The LGA has launched an updated Guide for councillors on handling abuse and intimidation, funded by the UK Government. The guide features extended guidance on the general principles of handling these issues and then more specific and practical guidance on online...
On Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 May this year more than 100 of the brightest level 2 and 3 apprenticeship talent from across the local government sector came together for the Local Government Apprentice of the Year event. The national event, now in its second year,...
