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

Toolkit for disabled councillors

LGA statement: Henry Nowak

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

Chief officers' pay agreement 2026

This is locked content for LGA members and Employer Link subscribers.

Sefton Council: Exploring the link between childhood stunting and socioeconomic inequalities

Childhood growth is an important indicator of a child’s overall health. Higher rates of childhood stunting are associated with greater socioeconomic deprivation and an increased risk of chronic health problems. A public health registrar at Sefton Borough Council has been exploring how better understanding of the causes of childhood stunting could help reduce child health inequalities.

Workforce planning hub

The hub provides information on the national workforce priorities and the national workforce strategy for adult social care. It is a source of good practice on the development and implementation of regional, local and place based workforce strategies.

Devolution and LGR webinars and events

A section dedicated to upcoming events listings and past webinar summaries and recordings.

Progress Review: Lancaster City Council

Feedback: 23 January 2025

Managing online abuse and harassment of staff

LGA guidance for employers on tackling online abuse and supporting staff facing to online harassment.

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge: St Helens Council

Feedback report: 11-14 February 2025

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge: Harborough District Council

Feedback report: November 2024

Realising the benefit of occupational therapy in prevention and enablement: Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire County Council transformed its reablement services by expanding occupational therapy roles into a dedicated Enablement Team, resulting in improved outcomes, integrated care, and significant cost savings, through evidence-led leadership and a strong focus on prevention and enablement.

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