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Supporting council improvement – 2022/23 highlights

This year in review of the programmes that made up our sector support offer in 2022/23 provides a snapshot of the ways we supported councils to improve, develop leadership, make data-informed decisions, share notable practice, and – in so doing – build capacity and capability in local government.

Alison Jeffery: Reforming the mental health system for children and young people

This independent article from Alison Jeffery, Director for Children’s Services for East Sussex County Council is part of the LGA children and young people's mental health think piece series. Alison has written this piece in a personal capacity and explores the question 'what would a good 'whole system' set of services and policies to support mental health and wellbeing look like?'.

Sector support survey

Complete our short survey below to share with us what support would be helpful to your local authority for 2024/25.

Pathways to Planning

Equipping graduates to become the next generation of local government planners.