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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.

Lists and registers

Information held in registers and other lists and registers relating to the functions of the LGA.

Who we are and what we do

The LGA is the national membership body for local authorities. Our purpose is to strengthen local government so communities thrive.

Research partner organisations

There are many organisations supporting or providing services of potential use to local government research. This section provides details of those that may be helpful.

Literature review

The Kings Fund Information and Knowledge Service was commissioned to carry out a literature search as part of the LGA's research into community action, providing useful background reading for those looking to find out more