LGA members (and, from November, any member of the general public) can register for free use of a huge database of facts, figures and reports from the world of local government in England and Wales.
This is a hugely useful, but under-utilised, resource for councillors and campaigners seeking an evidence base for policy development or scrutiny of service delivery.
You can reach the LG Inform Database here: http://lginform.local.gov.uk/