No quick fix to the problem of protecting children

LGA spotlight

• Swine flu briefing 3 July, 4.00pm

  The LGA provides regularly updated briefings so that councils have the latest information about the international, national and local response to swine flu.

  Added on: 3 July 2009
  

• Leading the way by working together

  The report ‘Leading the way by working together’ demonstrates that local government has taken responsibility for its own improvement by working together at a local, regional and national level. It celebrates the achievements of the sector, illustrated with a series of recent case studies.

  Added on: 1 July 2009
  

• Watch the LGA Group Annual Conference - live coverage starts at 3:20pm

  Plenary Panel 9: question time panel - Andrew Neil, Commentator and Journalist - Hugh Muir, Journalist, The Guardian - Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Journalist, Broadcaster and Author. Chair: Andrew Pierce, The Telegraph

  Added on: 30 June 2009
  

• Re-engaging young people 16 – 25

  The number of young people not in employment, education or training is set to break the million mark, according to our new report published today. 'Hidden talents: re-engaging young people' sets out the harsh impact that the recession has had on young people, who have been hit particularly hard by recent rises in unemployment.

  Added on: 30 June 2009
  

• "Who's in charge?"

  The LGA’s “Who’s in Charge?” campaign is calling for more accountability and greater value for money within the public sector. We believe this will create a stronger, locally based democracy that will make a central and distinctive contribution to rebuilding confidence in our political institutions.

  Added on: 1 July 2009
  

• Using the Sustainable Communities Act - resources area on the website

  The Act provides a process by which communities, organisations and public bodies can, through their local council, propose changes at a national level to help deliver projects and work locally to support sustainability. Under the Act the LGA has a statutory role as the ‘Selector’ of proposals to be put forward for consideration. This area provides information on the scope of the act, proposals under consideration in local authorities, LGA lobbying and ways to join the discussion about the act.

  Added on: 30 June 2009
  

• Draft Legislative Programme – On The Day Briefing

  Gordon Brown has published the government’s draft legislative programme alongside a major policy document, Building Britain's Future. The main proposals affecting local government are on housing.

  Added on: 30 June 2009