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School teachers' pay 2026/27 and 2027/28

This page brings together all the information you will need in relation to school teachers’ pay in 2026/27, 27/28 and 28/29. The LGA provides the secretariat for NEOST (National Employers Organisation for School Teachers).

HICM: Intermediate Care: West Sussex

Colleagues in West Sussex were experiencing high demand for long-term adult social care services, needs becoming more complex, and continued financial pressures. Action was taken to strengthen reablement as a core intervention, promoting independence and managing long term care demand. The Community Reablement Service was recommissioned, with approximately £0.72m additional investment. 

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Chapter 2: Why does narrative matter and why now?

Public services’ experiences during the global pandemic that hit the UK in early 2020 showed that effective professional communications was about far more than old school public relations. 

Time to talk day 2021

Dudley MBC councillors share personal stories on the importance of having conversations about their mental health challenges.

New councillors' frequently asked questions

A list of some of the most commonly asked questions, some thoughts from a councillor who reflected on his first 12 months in post, and top tips from other councillors from across the country.

Councillor e-learning

Expand your political leadership skills with our free e-learning platform for councillors.