Local Government Association

We are the national voice of local government, working with councils to support, promote and improve

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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.

Age inclusion

We have resources to help employers to challenge the stereotypes around age. Understanding and managing a multigenerational workforce will help us to have more innovative, engaged and productive teams. 

Local Government Association (LGA) writing style guide

The Local Government Association (LGA) style guide provides guidance for everyone creating written content on behalf of the LGA – whether writing copy for webpages, printed publications or social media platforms.