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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.

LGA stands in support and solidarity with Ukraine

The LGA has endorsed a statement from the Council of European Municipalities and Regions, expressing its full support to and solidarity with the Ukrainian people and their peers in local and regional government.

Governance checklist for fire and rescue authorities

The questions posed in this guide provide a high-level, quick reference checklist that FRA members can use to consider all aspects of their governance role. It is based around a set of internationally recognised good governance principles developed by International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and suggests how each might be addressed by FRA members.