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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.

Digital switchover glossary

In 2016, it was announced that the telecommunications industry would replace all analogue (PSTN) lines and upgrade to digital internet-based infrastructure by 2025. As part of our sector-led improvement work, this hub intends to offer support to councils throughout the switchover period.

Digital switchover FAQs

These questions are based on three LGA webinar sessions that took place in October 2021, with delegates from councils. The webinar contributors were Openreach, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) and Norfolk County Council.

Digital switchover hub

The UK is moving toward a digital age. Both the landline telephone and 2G/3G mobile networks are changing, which may impact services for council residents.

Bulletin 78 on teachers' pensions

Welcome to the December 2021 issue of the bi-monthly bulletin from the LGA’s Teachers’ Pensions team. The bulletin will update you on LGA’s work on