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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.

Challenge 4: Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is focused on supporting people to remain as independent as possible. They work very hard on early intervention and prevention; however, they want to go further.

PSC joint circular 132 - Workforce Pay and Earnings survey

The Police Staff Council is seeking your co-operation in the provision of data for the 2023 Earnings Survey. The information will inform on-going national negotiations and provide accurate and up to date information about the composition of the workforce and provide a means for costing claims, offers and their consequences. The survey has the support of the NPCC, the APCC, the Police Staff Trade Unions and the Home Office.

One Public Estate – celebrating 10 years

Throughout 2023 One Public Estate is celebrating its 10 year anniversary. We are celebrating the places, projects and people who have co-located public services and unlocked the value of public sector assets, including land for homes.

Chief Officers’ pay agreement 2023 - 5 May 2023

To: Chief Executives in England and Wales (N Ireland for information) (to be shared with Finance Director and HR Director) Regional Employer Organisations Members of the Joint Negotiating Committee

Councillor workbooks

Our suite of learning materials for councillors includes a set of workbooks covering key topics and policy areas.

Employers' guide no. 3 - Variation of contracts

This guide sets out the steps which should be taken to make valid alterations whilst avoiding claims for breach of contract, unlawful deduction of wages, protective awards and unfair dismissal.