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. 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. Pre-election period Find out what you need to know about publicity during the pre-election period. Civility in public life: resources for councillors Find out about our 'Civility in public life' programme and our model Code of Conduct for councillors. The sector led body Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited (PSAA) secures efficient and effective arrangements for the independent appointment of auditors on behalf of the sector. 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. 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: Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on 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: resources for councillors Find out about our 'Civility in public life' programme and our model Code of Conduct for councillors.
The sector led body Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited (PSAA) secures efficient and effective arrangements for the independent appointment of auditors on behalf of the sector.
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.
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.