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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.

Making the case

This tool has been designed to help local government demonstrate the impact of investing in community action.

Community action case studies

The case studies featured here demonstrate how councils are getting their local communities involved in tackling a broad range of issues and challenges.

Community action overview

Councils across England are exploring new ways to involve their communities in the design and delivery of local services through community action.

LG Inform Plus

LG Inform Plus provides subscribers with a suite of diverse online tools to help understand customers, improve service provision and reduce costs, all in one accessible place.

External audit

The landscape for external audit of local government and its services has recently changed, and this section outlines the latest developments.

Data standards and transparency

Find out about the LGA’s work to promote the benefits of data standards, transparency and data sharing, as well as the tools and guidance that are available.

Demand management

Councils are facing unprecedented cuts to funding and increasing demand on services. This resource provides insight and tools to manage demand effectively.