Local Government Association

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

LGA Chair nomination

Corporate, finance and governance peer challenge programme: Annual report 2025/26

SEND reforms can improve children’s outcomes but existing system remains ‘vulnerable’

Gold Book pay award 2026

The NJC for Brigade Managers has agreed the 2026 pay award.

Worcester City Council – Progress Review

Feedback: 11 March 2026

PSC Joint Circular 145 – HMRC mileage rate

HMRC has recently announced a change to the approved mileage allowance payment.

EMP circular 3/26 - Pay 2026 – National Employers Consultation Survey

The National Employers are seeking the views of the sector to inform decisions on pay negotiations this year

EMP circular 4/26 - National Joint Council for Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services 'Grey Book' pay offer

The National Employers have made a pay offer of 3.80 per cent to the employees’ side of the NJC. A copy of the offer letter is attached at appendix A and is provided for information. We understand that the Fire Brigades Union intends to ballot its members with a recommendation to accept this offer.

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge: Three Rivers District Council

Feedback report: 10-13 February 2026

LGR support - workforce transformation

On 17 September 2025, this session considered how to support the resilience of your workforce and how to lead and manage change effectively. It also considered issues around recruitment, retention and employee engagement.

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge: Shropshire Council

Feedback report: 14– 17 July 2025

LGA Culture, Tourism and Sport Conference 2025 - Adding value in times of change, 10-11 September 2025

Download the presentations from this event.

South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council – Progress Review

Feedback: 17-18 June 2025

Ashfield District Council - Progress Review

Feedback: 15 July 2025

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge: Gravesham Borough Council

Final feedback report: 21 to 23 May 2025

Why should I have a coach?

The LGA is now able to match aspiring, new, senior and executive level local government managers with coaches. Access to a coach can empower individuals to work on key areas for improvement, increasing their skillset and resilience to tackle the challenges facing local government.

Community cohesion

Councils have a vital role to play in building community cohesion. The LGA is working with councils, government and partners on resources to support local work and local leadership.

Local Government Association

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