The National Employers have made a pay offer of 3.80 per cent to the employees’ side of the NJC. A copy of the offer letter is attached at appendix A and is provided for information. We understand that the Fire Brigades Union intends to ballot its members with a recommendation to accept this offer.
The Local Government Association (LGA) provides limited support to local authorities in relation to disputes arising under section 198 of the Housing Act 1996 on local connection. The LGA role is limited to providing local authorities with the information about the process for appointing an independent referee and maintaining a panel of referees involved.
As councils prepare to enter a new civic year, we write to remind colleagues of the requirements set out in the Model Disciplinary Procedure and Guidance
In this latest blog from Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor, she highlights how neighbourhood health can close the gap in outcomes by bringing care closer to communities and ensuring geography no longer dictates people’s chances of living well.
