LGA Independent Group
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The LGA Independent Group is a political grouping within the UK's Local Government Association that represents and supports independent and smaller-party councillors in local government.
Statements (37)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
group of local councillors
→
political grouping → |
| aims |
to influence national local‑government policy
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to promote independent and smaller‑party representation → to support effective local governance → |
| associatedWith |
LGA policy boards
→
Local Government Association General Assembly → |
| basedIn |
London
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| country |
United Kingdom
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| focus |
community representation
→
local democracy → support for independent councillors → support for smaller political parties → |
| governs |
its member councillors’ representation on LGA boards
→
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| hasPart |
LGA Independent Group Executive
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| language |
English
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| membership |
councillors from smaller political parties in member councils of the LGA
→
independent councillors in member councils of the LGA → |
| operatesWithin |
LGA political balance arrangements
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| parentOrganization |
Local Government Association
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| partOf |
Local Government Association
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| politicalAlignment |
non‑party political
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| provides |
networking opportunities
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peer support → policy briefings → representation within the Local Government Association → training for councillors → |
| represents |
independent councillors
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local authority elected members → smaller-party councillors → |
| representsInterest |
independent political voices in local government
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smaller political parties in local government → |
| scope |
England
→
Wales → local authorities → |
| sector |
local government
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| website |
https://www.local.gov.uk/lga-independent
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Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Local Government Association
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governs |