Local Government Yorkshire and Humber (LGYH) was the partnership of

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, including

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and

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authorities, across Yorkshire and Humber. It had links to the Local Government Association at national level and incorporated the regional employers organisation for Yorkshire and Humber. It brought local authorities together on key issues, supported the improvement of

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, influenced

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on the future of

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, promoted good

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practices, and worked with local authorities to improve the public perception and understanding of local government. Local Government Yorkshire and Humber closed in March 2015.

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Local Government Yorkshire and Humber
Local government in Yorkshire and the Humber Local authority leaders' boards in England Local Government Association Regional employers organisations {{planning-stub