Local Government Association

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The Local Government Association is a national membership body in England and Wales that represents and supports local authorities, lobbying on their behalf and providing policy guidance and improvement services.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf local government association
membership organisation
non-profit organisation
advocatesFor devolution to local government
greater localism
basedIn London
country United Kingdom
focusesOn children’s services policy
housing and planning policy
local government finance
public service reform
social care policy
formedByMergerOf Association of County Councils
Association of District Councils
Association of Metropolitan Authorities
founded 1997
governs LGA Conservative Group
LGA Independent Group
LGA Labour Group
LGA Liberal Democrat Group
hasMember London borough councils
county councils
district councils
fire and rescue authorities
metropolitan borough councils
police and crime panels
unitary authorities
language English
lobbies Parliament
UK Government
operatesIn England
Wales
predecessor Local Government International Bureau
provides improvement services
peer challenge
policy guidance
research and analysis
training and development
purpose lobbying on behalf of local authorities
policy development
representation of local authorities
support and improvement of local government
represents local authorities in England
local authorities in Wales
sector local government
website https://www.local.gov.uk
worksWith central government departments
devolved administrations
other public sector bodies


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