ENGLAND
The Local Government Association (LGA) has a Children and Young People's Board, which has responsibility for activity to do with the wellbeing of children and young people.
It is chaired by Conservative councillor Les Lawrence, the lead member for children, young people and families at Birmingham City Council.
The board's objectives are to promote a strategic role for local authorities in improving outcomes for people up to the age of 19, secure maximum support for local government to deliver change and learning, and to consolidate the role of councils in joining up services and developing multi-agency working.
SCOTLAND
The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (Cosla) recently signed a concordat, or voluntary agreement, with the Scottish Government where both parties agreed to work together when shaping policy and setting targets.
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