Andy Sawford was Chief Executive of the LGiU until 2012, when he was elected MP for Corby.
The Chair of the Board is Councillor Michael Payne of Gedling Borough Council, Nottinghamshire.
In July 2008 the LGiU was voted Thinktank of the Year in the Public Affairs News Awards.
[2] The LGiU has released a number of publications on policy areas including devolution, localism, adult social care, public-private sector partnerships and the role of local authorities in the schools system.
They also frequently publish policy briefings for members, as well as a daily news service.