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We are the national voice of local government, working with councils to support, promote and improve

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EMP circular 1/24 – Pay offer

The National Employers have today (25 April 2024) made a pay offer to the employees’ side of the NJC.

Audit, scrutiny and risk

The Centre for Governance and Scrutiny has published a guide to support members of council audit committees, and members of council scrutiny committees.

LGA corporate environmental policy

As the voice of local government, the LGA aims to lead by example. This policy sets out our commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency and the steps we will take in order to achieve this.

Advisory Bulletin 710 - February 2023

Advisory Bulletin 710 contains case reports on National Minimum Wage compliance and age discrimination in the context of redundancy. It also includes information on the Government’s support for the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Private Members Bill, which is designed to protect workers from third party and sexual harassment along with a consultation on a draft code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement.

LGA Sustainability Action Network (SAN)

The SAN is a network designed to support officers working in sustainability and climate change related roles within local government. Members discuss emerging issues and trends affecting councils, and hear from each other and guests on new policies, programmes, and practices.