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.
On 17 December 2025, the Local Government Association (LGA) hosted a session designed to help councils to manage their assets safely and effectively through local government reorganisation. As councils await their LGR decisions, now is the time for councils to prioritise and plan their asset management.
As the calendar turns to 2026, resolutions are everywhere: eat better, move more, drink less alcohol. But beyond individual choices, public health in 2026 will feel less like a new agenda and more like a year of delivery.
Over the coming months, CHoSS will publish a suite of resources to support councils in planning, managing and delivering new council homes. These resources will be available to all councils engaging with the programme.
Stay up to date with the latest developments, announcements and news from the Council Housebuilding Support Service (CHoSS). This page will be updated as new milestones, resources and programme developments are published.
