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26/11/08: Local Government Association (LGA)
In 1997, local government came together and created the Local Government Association to be its voice in the national arena. Based in Westminster, close to the Houses of Parliament and Whitehall, the LGA is a voluntary lobbying organisation, acting as the voice of the local government sector, and an authoritative and effective advocate on its behalf.
In fulfilling this role LGA targets its efforts on the issues that matter most to councils, working with and on behalf of members to deliver a shared vision of an independent and confident local government sector, where local priorities drive public service improvement in every city, town and village and every councillor acts as a champion for their ward and for the people they represent
LGA assists members to:
- shape public debate
- influence policy and practice in public services
- support innovation and excellence that enables in councils and their partnerships to meet future challenges
- help councillors exercise their democratic accountability and leadership effectively
- ensure that the sector attracts, retains and develops staff with the skills it needs