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Circular NJC/2/26 – Pay award 2026

The NJC has agreed an increase of 3.8 per cent with effect from 1 July 2026. This circular contains the revised rates of pay from 1 July 2026.

Cost pressures

Councils face a perfect storm from demand for services continuing to rise just as the price of providing them is also escalating dramatically. This risks hampering council efforts to help level up communities and support residents through the cost-of-living crisis.

2024 Silver: Conference lunches and refreshments

Lunch and refreshment breaks are key networking opportunities for all delegates and would provide a sponsor with the opportunity to emphasise its organisation’s services or products in a more informal setting.

2024 Silver: Badging and lanyards - Sold out

Every delegate and visitor will receive a quality lanyard when they collect their badge. The sponsor’s corporate logo will appear alongside the LGA logo on the lanyard and on the badging desk.

2024 Silver sponsorship opportunities

Our silver sponsorship offers an excellent opportunity for companies wanting to promote themselves at the LGA Annual Conference and Exhibition.

Net Zero Innovation Programme FAQ

Delivered through a collaboration between the Local Government Association (LGA) and University College London (UCL), the Net Zero Innovation Network brings together local authorities, universities and other stakeholders to address climate challenges at the local level, and seek routes to achieve council’s net zero commitments.