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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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Innovation in council housebuilding – Camden

In 2011, Camden Council developed its community investment programme (CIP) to support the delivery of funds to improve existing housing stock, invest in schools and community centres and build new housing (both new council housing and housing for sale).

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Training and events

The LGA offers a range of training and events in relation to the LGPS and Firefighters’ pension schemes.

Local authorities' modern slavery statements

Local authorities are uniquely placed to be at the forefront of the fight against modern slavery and are demonstrating awareness and ethical leadership by voluntarily completing modern slavery transparency statements.

Culture, Tourism and Sport Committee

Culture, Tourism and Sport Committee will lead, develop, deliver and promote all policy activity within the areas delegated to the Culture, Tourism and Sport Committee by the Strategic Policy Oversight Committee (SPOC) on behalf of the LGA Board.