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What is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo)? 27/10/2025 With the growing popularity of Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) use among councils, it is important to understand how they operate. This LocalGov ‘Need to Know’ guide explores best practice for LATCo managers, as well as the benefits, risks and incentives associated with the companies.
Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews: Safeguarding Children After Abuse or Neglect 09/10/2025 Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (CSPRs) are vital for protecting children across England. In this LocalGov ‘Need to Know’ guide, we break down what they are, why they matter, and how they help improve safeguarding practices.
Local Government Reorganisation: What It Means and Why It Matters 04/02/2025 Discover what local government reorganisation means, its impact on services, efficiency, and local accountability, and why it matters for England.
What is voter ID? 29/04/2024 Voter ID is now required in many elections across the UK. But what is it and how does it work?
What is a metro mayor? 25/04/2024 A metro mayor is directly elected by local people to oversee a region’s combined authority.
Who is considered a keyworker? 20/03/2020 What job roles are considered critical by the Government in fighting the Covid-19 response? It has now published a list of those key workers.
Pre-election period (purdah) and local government 18/04/2019 What is purdah and how can those in local government avoid breaking the rules? Mark Whitehead explains.
The planning shakeup - what it means 07/03/2018 Theresa May has launched an overhaul of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Mark Whitehead asks what it all means.
The PFI model 01/02/2018 The Carillion debacle: more procurement expertise required
What is the future for Universal Credit? 10/01/2018
How do I sell to local government? 06/03/2014
What is Localism? 09/12/2013 What is Localism?
What are parish councils? 06/12/2013 What are parish councils?
What is the ‘bedroom tax’? 06/12/2013 What is the Government's under-occupancy charge?
The role of a local government councillor 18/11/2013 What does a local government councillor do?
Guide to local government finance 18/11/2013 Guide to local government finance
Serious Case Reviews 11/11/2013 What is a Serious Care Review?
Parish council responsibilities 05/11/2013 What powers and duties do parish councils have?
How to complain about your local council: A step-by-step guide 30/10/2013 Learn how to complain about your local council with our step-by-step guide. Discover how to escalate issues, contact the Ombudsman, and seek resolution effectively.
How to become a local government councillor 24/10/2013 What is a local government councillor and how do you become one?

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What is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo)?

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