Useful government websites
The following links may be useful for detailed background information on government issues.
- Local Government Association
- The Local Government Association promotes better local government.
- Local Government Information Unit
- An independent research and information organisation that provides independent advice and training for local authorities.
- local.gov.uk
- The gateway to news, information, resources and services for local authorities provided by national local government organisations.
- info4local
- Provides local authorities with quick and easy access to information from more than 65 government departments, agencies and public bodies.
- Cabinet Office
- With the Treasury, the Cabinet Office provides the head office of government.
- Tagish – list of government websites
- Includes all county, metropolitan, unitary, borough and district authority sites.
- Department for Communities and Local Government
- Previously known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the DCLG is responsible for national policy on local government in England.
- Parliament
- More information about parliament responsibilities, including contact details for members of parliament.
- IDeA
- Latest knowledge about good practice in local government. The IDeA works for local government improvement so councils can serve people and places better.
