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.

Local government elections

Details of when different types of authorities are due to hold local elections and guidance on the pre-election period.

Productivity Experts programme

The LGA's Productivity Experts programme supports councils to make efficiency savings against a backdrop of decreasing funding and increasing demand for services.

Epsom and Ewell DMA case study

Epsom and Ewell has used a DMA review to create a more balanced management structure, speed up decision making and find new ways to empower staff

Belfast City Council DMA case study

Belfast City Council is currently going through the most significant and far-reaching change programme it has ever seen. Councillors and senior

Equality peer challenge

As part of our sector-led improvement programme, local authorities can take up an offer of a bespoke equality peer challenge using the Equality Framework for Local Government. No awards will be made as part of the peer challenge.