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JNC coroners management side circular to local authorities - pay and next steps

In our last circular issued on 12 June we gave a further update on the coroner’s pay bargaining situation. Since then, the Ministry of Justice has shared with us correspondence between the CSEW and the Lord Chancellor, David Lammy MP. With their permission we share that correspondence with you as an appendix to this circular.

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.

Devolution deals

This page outlines the Government’s ambition to complete the devolution map. It also sets out the existing devolution framework and devolution deals agreed between successive governments.

LGA Complaints policy

How to make a complaint About us The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national membership body for councils in England and Wales. As the

Terms of use

1. General These terms (including the Privacy Policy and any other documents referred to) are the terms (the "Terms") which apply to your use of the

A place I call home

“Building the right support’” and the national service model states that people should have choice about where they live and who they live with.

LGA Privacy policy

1. General We are committed to protecting your privacy online. This Privacy Policy sets out how we treat your personal information, allowing you to