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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

Living to 100: a celebration of life and a vision for the future

In her latest blog, Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor reflects on a striking demographic shift: reaching the age of 100 is no longer a rare feat, it’s becoming a remarkable new norm. With over 14,500 centenarians now living in England, and numbers rising daily, she highlights this as a moment not just to celebrate, but to rethink how we support ageing in our society.

Burnley Borough Council – Progress Review

Feedback: 24 June 2025

Adult social care procurement network terms of reference

Councils spend around £91.8 billion annually on procuring services. In England, councils are responsible for adult social care with spending at £16.7 billion in 2024/25.

Transforming health and wellbeing together

Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor, newly appointed Chair of the LGA’s Health and Wellbeing Committee, shares her vision for a healthier, fairer future. Drawing on her dual experience as a Newcastle City councillor and Consultant Clinical Oncologist, she emphasises the vital role of local government in shaping health beyond clinical settings.

London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (Finance)

Feedback report: 23rd – 25th April

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge: Ealing Council

Feedback report: 13 – 16 May 2025

LGR support webinar: Children and adult services

On 13 August 2025, the LGA brought together senior leaders to explore the strategic challenges and opportunities in children’s and adult services during local government reorganisation (LGR). The focus was on enabling strong service foundations, navigating risks, and leveraging opportunities.

Call for evidence: Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF)

This is a call for evidence for case studies on the HAF programme.

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