Here you will find guidance and toolkits aimed at assisting councils and councillors in their roles. In this section: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) New rules relating to how we collect and process personal data - the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - came into effect on 25 May 2018. Purdah A short guide to publicity during the pre-election period. Accessibility requirements for public sector bodies New regulations mean public sector organisations have a legal duty to make sure websites and apps meet accessibility requirements. Civility in public life and the review of the model code of conduct There are growing concerns about the impact an increasing level of public intimidation and toxicity of debate is having on our country’s democratic processes, particularly at a local level. Responding to these concerns, the LGA is leading on ‘civility in public life’ and this report sets out our programme of work. Remote council meetings The Remote Council Meetings Hub is a central pool of information, advice and guidance from our partners across the sector. Comms Hub – communications support Welcome to Comms Hub – our online resource to help you to develop and deliver more effective communications Community action The LGA is working to support councils to better engage their communities in the design and delivery of services - something we are calling community action. Data and transparency Find out about a range of LGA programmes to promote the understanding of open data, develop a policy towards local transparency and identify and share good practice of open data use. External audit The landscape for external audit of local government and its services has recently changed, and this section outlines the latest developments. Equality frameworks Transformation As councils seek to meet the financial challenge, many are embarking on significant transformation programmes. Share this page: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn+ Email this page Print this page
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) New rules relating to how we collect and process personal data - the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - came into effect on 25 May 2018.
Accessibility requirements for public sector bodies New regulations mean public sector organisations have a legal duty to make sure websites and apps meet accessibility requirements.
Civility in public life and the review of the model code of conduct There are growing concerns about the impact an increasing level of public intimidation and toxicity of debate is having on our country’s democratic processes, particularly at a local level. Responding to these concerns, the LGA is leading on ‘civility in public life’ and this report sets out our programme of work.
Remote council meetings The Remote Council Meetings Hub is a central pool of information, advice and guidance from our partners across the sector.
Comms Hub – communications support Welcome to Comms Hub – our online resource to help you to develop and deliver more effective communications
Community action The LGA is working to support councils to better engage their communities in the design and delivery of services - something we are calling community action.
Data and transparency Find out about a range of LGA programmes to promote the understanding of open data, develop a policy towards local transparency and identify and share good practice of open data use.
External audit The landscape for external audit of local government and its services has recently changed, and this section outlines the latest developments.
Transformation As councils seek to meet the financial challenge, many are embarking on significant transformation programmes.