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A breath of fresh air - towards a smokefree nation

Blog post from Councillor David Fothergill as he looks back at the introduction of the smokefree workplaces and indoor public spaces legislation in 2007, local government’s successful role and how it continues to be seen as a watershed moment for public health

Children's Services resources and efficiency peer challenge guidance manual

This guidance manual is designed to help build an understanding of the purpose and methodology of a Children's Services resources and efficiency peer challenge. It is not intended to be prescriptive as each challenge will have its own individual features but the steps set out in the manual provide a firm base for ensuring that each peer challenge can be conducted successfully.

Circular NJC 5/24 - maternity pay

Maternity Pay Provides the updated wording to the occupational maternity pay scheme within the Scheme of Conditions (Grey Book) as a result of the NJC pay agreement 2024.

National Procurement Strategy 2022

The National Procurement Strategy sets out local government’s ambitions and priorities for the next four years, focusing on the three core themes: leadership, behaving commercially and achieving community benefits.

Procurement resources

There are a range of resources to support delivery of the National Procurement Strategy for Local Government in England.