Frequently asked questions

Is Local Government Leadership part of CLG or any other government department?

No, LG Leadership is an independent charity registered in England and Wales, no. 1123234 (registered as the Leadership Centre for Local Government). We receive funding from CLG.

Does Local Government Leadership have a leadership framework?

We believe that every authority and every place is unique, with its own particular challenges and ambitions, and so there is no one-size-fits-all solution that will magically transform local government leadership. Rather than a framework for leadership, we have created a Manifesto for leadership – which is a set of leadership principles developed from the real-life experiences of today’s leaders.

What can you do for individual managers or councillors?

When we work with authorities, we work with teams, either joint political and managerial, or separately. Our specific work with politicians - under the Civic Pride initiative - involves a programme for talented councillors called Next Generation. We have also developed the Leeds Castle Leadership Programme, a unique skills development opportunity that takes good leaders and turns them into great leaders.

What (training) programmes does Local Government Leadership run?

LG Leadership acts as a broker, connecting authorities with the expert who best suits their needs. We also develop initiatives with partners where we see there is a gap in the market – such as the political coaching programme delivered in conjunction with the Tavistock Institute.

Where can I find a record of Local Government Leadership's spending online?

Our spending data for amounts over £500 is available on the Local Government Association's website.