Terms of Reference

The Urban Commission shall provide a forum within the Local Government Association (LGA) for member authorities whose areas are wholly or partly urban.  The Urban Commission will act in a way that complements the principals of the LGA as a whole. 

The purpose of the Commission shall be to:

i           provide the forum in which urban authorities can discuss matters of common concern and exchange good practice and experience; 

ii          assist the LGA take into account the needs, priorities and aspirations of urban authorities in formulating and promoting its policies;

iii         help the LGA to promote the role and interests of urban authorities and the ability of those authorities to meet the needs of the communities they serve. 

The Commission will achieve these objectives by:

i           bringing together representatives of urban authorities twice a year and arranging other meetings, conferences and seminars as appropriate;

ii          making statements on behalf of the LGA on urban affairs’

iii         establishing a Steering Committee to act as its decision making body.

Councillor Commitment

  Both meetings to be held at Local Government House, London.

Council Representative:-      One representative appointed annually