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EMP circular 1/24 – Pay offer

The National Employers have today (25 April 2024) made a pay offer to the employees’ side of the NJC.

Audit, scrutiny and risk

The Centre for Governance and Scrutiny has published a guide to support members of council audit committees, and members of council scrutiny committees.

LGA corporate environmental policy

As the voice of local government, the LGA aims to lead by example. This policy sets out our commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency and the steps we will take in order to achieve this.

Transformation Capability Framework

Our Transformation Capability Framework looks to establish what works well and ‘what good looks like’ in relation to transformation activity across different types of council.

Commissioner skills and development

We are committed to helping develop commissioners’ knowledge and understanding of successful commissioning practise, as well as the practical skills

Culture services sustainability routemap

The culture sector is enjoyed by many, providing significant social and economic value. The culture services routemap suggests interventions that could embed sustainability in council services with a focus on relevant facilities, complementing existing council projects and actions.

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