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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.

Challenge 4: Kirklees

Over a 6-month period in early 2018, 10 contestants will tackle five tough real life challenges in councils across the country, spanning front line, financial, creative and leadership challenges. The fourth challenge took place in Kirklees Council.

Automation

An increasing amount of driving tasks are being automated. This process has been going on for many years but the momentum behind these changes is becoming greater now that full automation of all driving tasks looks like it could be a realistic proposition.

Connectivity and big data

We now live lives where we are constantly connected to the world around us. There is almost no element of our lives where we aren’t in contact with others and this constant and all pervasive connectivity will soon spread to cars.

Electrification

Electric cars have been technically viable for decades, but the transition from conventional internal combustion engines has not taken off for a variety of reasons.

Bright Futures in Parliament: case studies

All around the country, councils are finding innovative, creative and effective ways to help children and families look forward to a bright future – here’s just a few examples.