Local Government Association, United KingdomLocal Government Association, United KingdomLGA_421f7bcd-189b-4141-9bce-5dadc18908c8An independent and confident local government sector, where local priorities drive public service improvement in every city, town and village and every councillor acts as a champion for their ward and for the people they represent_5e7ddc8e-c483-42fd-a528-8e35aa21fff8To serve as a voluntary lobbying organisation, acting as the voice of the local government sector, and an authoritative and effective advocate on its behalf_3ae46aff-5464-4349-8d59-079351811471Public DebateShape public debate_8369c555-c228-4561-b8b3-a72922e5b7d71Priority CampaignsLead debate, drive change and make a difference through our six priority campaigns_46b6f183-ae66-48f2-b417-7784789a58ad1.1Policy and PracticeInfluence policy and practice in public services_e0e43c74-502f-4a42-82f5-c59ef2a58b752Party ManifestosIn the lead up to an election, position councils, and the people and places they represent, at the heart of the party manifestos _79f914ac-88cb-46bd-b8d0-6845f0ab99772.1National PolicyLead and influence national policy and secure greater powers, responsibilities and resources for councils _7cb3d189-e8c2-4b9f-a30e-550fba2385742.2Innovation and ExcellenceSupport innovation and excellence that enables in councils and their partnerships to meet future challenges _5b31eac8-0656-453c-893a-a38f93b315783ServicesContinue to develop and improve the LGA Group to provide value for money and agile, responsive and high quality services_6bce0b79-8ed1-4ab0-b8a2-85b9b2e7563b3.1Leadership and AccountabilityHelp councillors exercise their democratic accountability and leadership effectively _6ba9286c-0ca8-4282-9af8-ec88798c71124Councillors RoleDeepen and strengthen the role of councillors in the LGA group, and base all our work on the experience and practice of councils and councillors_1fe5105e-c9b7-47f4-9d94-ecc0d6172bc44.1StaffingEnsure that the sector attracts, retains and develops staff with the skills it needs_32a49e35-aefa-4eca-801b-814ec9db7b895Service ExcellenceEquip our staff to deliver the best service to member councils within a new culture of shared enterprise _6adb7c9c-769b-4c49-8738-f5dcf90794935.12008-01-012009-12-312010-02-08http://www.lga.gov.uk/lga/core/page.do?pageId=13896ArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com