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Employer circular - Local Government pay offer 2024

Update on the work the National Employers have been doing on the local government pay round for 2024.

Local government pay offer 2024

With effect from 1 April 2024, an increase of 2.50 per cent on all pay points above the maximum of the pay spine but graded below deputy chief officer (in accordance with Green Book Part 2 Para 5.4)

Councillor hub

Refine your leadership skills with our councillor e-learning modules and workbooks, expand your knowledge and networks at our councillor events, and subscribe to our e-bulletins on the policy areas that most interest you.

Summer webinar series: Improving outcomes for autistic people and people with a learning disability

In the summer of 2023, we offered a series of webinars to support Councils and their Integrated Care Board (ICB) partners to assist in their work in improving outcomes with autistic people and people with a learning disability. Following the webinars, a small number of areas were offered access to additional peer to peer development sessions to help them take forward the learning in their area.

Transformation case studies

Our Transformation case studies highlight the notable practice and innovative work in transformation taking place at councils across the country.

Diverse by Design for adult social care

Our Diverse by Design for adult social care workbook sets out 15 elements that we believe are fundamental in helping adult social care organisations to embed fair values, systems, and behaviours.

High streets

High streets and town centres are central to local places. They establish a favourable business environment that entices and promotes businesses, enhances employment opportunities, provides reskilling initiatives and invests in local commerce.