The LGSkill.com website is managed by the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA).The IDeA works for local government improvement so councils can serve people and places better.

We use experienced councillors and senior officers - known as peers - who support and challenge councils to improve themselves.

We enable councils to share good practice through the national Beacons Scheme and regional local government networks and through the Communities of Practice.. The best ideas are put on the IDeA Knowledge website.

Our Leadership Academy programmes help councillors become better leaders who can balance the diverse demands of people living in the same community.

The IDeA also promotes the development of local government’s management and workforce. We advise councils on improving customer service and value for money. We help councils work through local partnerships to tackle difficult problems such as crime and poor public health.

The IDeA is owned by the Local Government Association and belongs to local government. Together we support local government improvement.

The aim of the LGSkills.com website is to promote the development of local government talent and to increase the skill levels of employees.