Local Government Improvement and Development

LG Improvement and Development supports improvement and innovation in local government. We work with local authorities and their partners to develop and share good practice. We do this through networks, online resources, and support from councillor and officer peers.

What you can find here on the LG Improvement and Development website:

• About us – who we are and what we do
• Services – information about our services and programmes of work
• Knowledge – the latest good practice we’ve gathered from the sector
• Networking – online discussion forums and communities of practice

Knowledge: latest additions

• Climate change member workbook Last updated 5 August 2010

  This workbook, for both new and experienced councillors, sets out key facts about climate change and presents the business case for local government to address the issue.

  

• Stories of sector-led improvement Last updated 3 August 2010

  Read six new case studies describing how councils have improved services and change programmes by working with neighbouring councils and strengthening local partnerships.

  

• 100 ways to help the high street Last updated 5 August 2010

  If you’re a councillor, local government officer or town manager, this new guidance will provide a myriad of tips and projects to galvanise and regenerate your town centre.

  

• Knowledge Hub: a collaborative future Last updated 28 July 2010

  The Knowledge Hub programme aims to fundamentally change the culture of local government – to one of collaborative knowledge generation. This short animated film explains how.