As 50 per cent of regulation affecting local government originates from EU legislation and other international agreements, the LGA's European and International Unit works with councillors and local authorities to get the best deal from the European Union and worldwide. This work involves lobbying on future legislation, highlighting problems and opportunities and promoting the skills and knowledge of local government.

Latest news and analysis

  • The European Union: bold new beginnings

    New Europe Minister, Glenys Kinnock, praises the work of local government in Europe through the Committee of the Regions, and looks to the future.

    Added on: 23 June 2009

  • LG international, European and International quarterly magazine - Summer 2009

    Summer 2009 edition of LG International, a supplement to the LGA's FIRST magazine, which gives news and information on European and international issues affecting local government.

    Added on: 22 June 2009

  • Funding for partnerships

    The British Council is looking for councils to take part in a new programme which gives support for wide ranging partnership.

    Added on: 17 June 2009

  • Proposals to free up Euro millions brought forward

    LGA lobbying has helped to bring forward proposals for billions of pounds to help councils fight the recession

    Added on: 12 June 2009

  • Council bottles it for African aid

    Thousands of African people will soon be toasting Liverpool – with a glass of clean water - thanks to a life saving scheme at the city’s leisure centres.

    Added on: 18 May 2009

  • COR responds to automotive industry situation

    Local councillors in the UK are working with counterparts across Europe to respond to the challenges facing the automotive industry.

    Added on: 14 May 2009

  • EIUpdate

    The LGA's European and International Unit produce a regular email update. Those registered on the LGA website can opt to receive this, along with other LGA bulletins.

    Added on: 22 June 2009

  • News from EU Sustainable Energy Week

    EU Sustainable Energy Week 2009 (9-13 February) saw stakeholders from all sectors come together to exchange views and best practice on sustainable energy. Many of the issues the week covered were highly relevant to local authorities, including innovations in energy efficiency, renewables, and energy use in buildings and transport.

    Added on: 20 February 2009

  • Green Public Procurement – EU Style

    The EU is currently cooking up a range of initiatives during 2009 that will steer councils towards buying more environmentally friendly and socially responsible products and services. Find out more about this and the LGA's rough guide.

    Added on: 17 February 2009

  • Broadband must become Wales’ fourth utility says Welsh local government

    Welsh local government has welcomed the European Commission's plans to make broadband a common universal service and the possibility of an additional €1 billion to invest in digital rural economies across European regions, including Wales.

    Added on: 9 February 2009

  • Help to shape European funding!

    Post-2013 will see the reduction of the amount available to authorities through EU funding programmes.

    Added on: 9 February 2009

  • Bringing localism home: lessons from overseas

    Local government should have a key place at the national political table, according to a new report published today. Sponsored by the Local Government Association, the independent report from the think-tank Localis compares the government of England with that of countries across the world, demonstrating the fundamental differences between the way local government is thought of in England compared to countries as diverse as South Africa and Denmark.

    Added on: 30 January 2009
    With a little help from our friends

  • God Bless America!

    With the inauguration of President Obama, and the anticipation of a new political administration, the world's eye is firmly on the United States. UK councils will have a unique opportunity to learn more about US communities at a conference being held in Northern Ireland in July.

    Added on: 23 January 2009

  • LGinternational, winter 2008

    Inside this issue: report on the local government summit in Brussels; 150 years of co-operation with Japan; spotlight on the West Midlands; key points in the 2009 European Commission Work Programme.

    Added on: 19 January 2009

  • Focus on Europe

    With the economic slowdown having a crippling effect at the national, regional, and local level, the need for local government links with Europe has never been stronger, writes Cllr Chris Holley.

    Added on: 14 January 2009
    EU Summit

See also

Fortnightly updates

  • EIUpdate The LGA's European and International Unit produce a regular email update. Those registered on the LGA website can opt to receive this, along with other LGA bulletins.

LG International

  • LG International LG International, a quarterly supplement to the LGA's FIRST magazine, which gives news and information on European and international issues affecting local government.

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