Local Government Association

We are the national voice of local government, working with councils to support, promote and improve

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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.

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.

Community action

The LGA is working to support councils to better engage their communities in the design and delivery of services - something we are calling community action.

LG Inform (data benchmarking)

LG Inform brings together a range of key performance contextual and financial data for authorities, in an online tool.