Local Government Association

As organisations spanning the breadth of the adult social care and support sector, we stand ready to work with the Government, and on a cross-party basis, as equal partners, to bring about the longer-term changes that are needed to build a care and support system that enables everyone to live the life they want to lead.

From Naomi Cooke, LGA’s Head of Workforce.

We are pleased to confirm that the Fire Brigades Union has agreed the 2025 pay offer, following a consultation of members.

The Government has committed to reducing child poverty, both now and into the future, in its forthcoming strategy, which is likely to be published in Autumn 2025. The LGA has been working with councils, stakeholders and government to contribute to the development of the strategy.

The Spending Review on 11 June 2025 will be a defining moment for public health funding. As the first multi-year spending review under the new Labour government, it will set out priorities for public service performance and economic growth. Will the government take decisive action to strengthen public health funding?

South Gloucestershire Council is committed to working with its communities and partners to tackle inequalities in all areas of life. In 2024 the council published a four-year tackling inequalities plan, which sets out a whole-council strategic approach to tackling inequalities in 10 areas of life – including health and wellbeing.

As councils prepare to enter a new civic year, we write to remind colleagues of the requirements set out in the Model Disciplinary Procedure and Guidance.