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What is LGYH and how does it work?

What is Local Government Yorkshire and Humber?

Local Government Yorkshire and Humber (LGYH) is the cross party alliance of local authorities, which enables them to work together and collaborate on issues of common purpose.

When and why was it established?

The 22 councils in the region established LGYH in April 2006 because they wanted to ensure there was a collective local government organisation in the region which would influence national and regional developments.

They realised that through this regional body, they could put forward a united voice for local government, achieve improvements in services through collaboration and be the employers’ organisation for the region. It now includes police and fire service authorities and the national park authorities.

Membership

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, City of York Council, Craven District Council, Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Hambleton District Council, Harrogate Borough Council, Humber Fire and Rescue Authority, Humberside Police Authority, Kingston Upon Hull City Council, Kirklees Metropolitan Council, Leeds City Council, North East Lincolnshire Council, North Lincolnshire Council, North York Moors National Park Authority, North Yorkshire County Council, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority, North Yorkshire Police Authority, Richmondshire District Council, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, Ryedale District Council, Scarborough Borough Council, Selby District Council, Sheffield City Council, South Yorkshire Fire and Civil Defence Authority, South Yorkshire Police Authority, Wakefield Metropolitan District Council, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority, West Yorkshire Police Authority, Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority.

How does it Work?

Through its members, it provides a regional strategic vision for local government in the region. Through the Leaders and Chief Executives, it provides political and managerial local government leadership in Yorkshire and Humber.

To help it achieve this, it:

Brings together local authorities within the region to discuss/debate/share learning on key issues affecting local government.
Provides a forum for the development of regional strategic responses to key issues affecting local government.
Contributes to and influences Government on the future of local government
Supports councils, police and fire services to improve how they deliver services.
Supports the Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (YoHr Space).
Supports local authorities to improve as employers.
LGYH Networks, Task Groups, Boards and Panels

LGYH undertakes much of its work through Networks, Task Groups, Boards and Panels consisting of local authority members, officers and relevant partners. These are formed on an ad hoc basis as business demands dictate.

Why do people join Local Government Yorkshire and Humber?

Because it is:

The recognised key Yorkshire and Humber local government partnership which works collectively to ensure local authorities achieve their full leadership potential, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
It delivers what it says and provides good value.
It develops regional solutions and promotes these to Government.
Supports joint working across local government and the fire service.

How do local authorities, police and fire authorities benefit from being members?

Increased opportunities to influence policies and developments affecting local government in Yorkshire and Humber through the collective regional response.
Better network opportunities with one another which enables more collaboration between councils.
Expert advice on employment issues.
Improved co-ordination of the improvement and efficiency agenda.
Increased learning and development opportunities for members, officers, councils, police and fire services.

What makes the organisation different?

It is a one-stop, integrated regional local authority body.
It delivers a work programme which is developed and agreed by local authority leaders, police and fire authority chairs.
It is responsive to the needs of local authorities
It is dynamic and proactive and will deliver for councils and the fire services

LGYH Governance Arrangements 2011-2012

LGYH Members

LGYH: 1st Floor, 19 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SQ Telephone: 01924 200 262 email: mail@lgyh.gov.uk

Local Government works with regional MPs to boost economy

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New downloads on the Local Government Resource Review now available

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The results of the Making a Difference Awards, celebrating local government in Yorkshire and Humber have been announced.

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Leaders sign the Armed Forces Community Covenant

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LGYH Making a Difference Award nominations announced

See the nominations here.

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WESTMINSTER BRIEFING ON ENERGY AND OFFSHORE RENEWABLES LAUNCHED TO COINCIDE WITH MPS EVENT TO PROMOTE THE REGION'S OFFER

Available here.

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LGYH ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2010 - 2011 NOW PUBLISHED

Available here.

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OUTPLACEMENT SERVICES FRAMEWORK LAUNCHED

Information on the new framework can be found here

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARDS LAUNCHED