Local Government Association

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SEND reforms can improve children’s outcomes but existing system remains ‘vulnerable’

LGA statement: Henry Nowak

LGA Chair to stand down

EMP circular 3/26 - Pay 2026 – National Employers Consultation Survey

The National Employers are seeking the views of the sector to inform decisions on pay negotiations this year

EMP circular 4/26 - National Joint Council for Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services 'Grey Book' pay offer

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.

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge: Three Rivers District Council

Feedback report: 10-13 February 2026

Chief officers' pay agreement 2026

This is locked content for LGA members and Employer Link subscribers.

PART B: What effective intermediate care looks like

LG Horizons Network

The LG Horizons Network is a peer network hosted by the LGA for senior council officers working on the long-term future of local government. It is a

An introduction to financial governance (Programme 2, Module 2) – 5 February 2026

Presentations from this event are now available.

Designing and implementing a successful data strategy in local government, 27 January 2026

Watch a recording of the webinar.

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge – Progress review: New Forest District Council

Feedback: 6 November 2025

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge – Progress review: Uttlesford District Council

Feedback: 08 December 2025

Consultation: Enhanced dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers

This response is submitted by the Local Government Association (LGA) on behalf of local authorities.

Pathways to Planning – our approach to AI

How we respond to the use of AI in our recruitment process for Pathways to Planning.

North Herts Council – Progress Review

Feedback: 15 December 2025

JNC coroners - Update on coroners’ pay bargaining situation

Following the withdrawal of the Coroners Society of England and Wales last March, the management side of what was the Joint Negotiating Committee has continued to reflect on feedback from local authorities and raised the situation with the Secretary of State for Justice in April 2025.

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