Train all local authority employees on resilience
That local authorities train all their employees, including chief executives, to regard resilience as an integral part of their responsibilities. (113.73)
- The government's annual report stated MHCLG, Cabinet Office, LGA, UK Resilience Academy, and SOLACE are developing partnership training, with a national curriculum working group convened in October 2025 (Annual Report on Progress, MHCLG, February 2026).
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Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe government supports this recommendation made towards local authorities. We expect all relevant staff to be provided with the necessary training. Local authorities should be empowered to determine which of their staff should undertake training in a way that is proportionate and tailored to their local needs. The National Occupational Standards noted in recommendation 35 will help with this determination. The Local Government Association and SOLACE offer a wide range of training for chief executives, including some available through the Emergency Planning College. The UK Resilience Academy, to launch in April 2025, and the Local Government Association also intend to offer a training programme on resilience prevention, preparedness and response for local authority chief executives and senior managers.
Progress Timeline
MHCLG, Cabinet Office, LGA, UK Resilience Academy, and SOLACE are developing partnership training. A national curriculum working group met in October 2025; additional sessions planned for 2026 with rollout to chief executives beginning early 2026.