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Extend smoking and vaping ban to all children's playgrounds, says LGA

Finance Unpacked

King's Speech 2026: LGA briefing

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge - Horsham District Council

Feedback report: 4 – 6 February 2026

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.

Transformation roundtable: Using your council’s estate to transform your local public services

Spending Review 2025 submission: Letter to the Chancellor

We are proud to represent the interests of local government in England and the people it serves. It is against this backdrop that we are pleased to submit evidence on behalf of our members to inform Phase 2 of the Spending Review.

Dying well: a journey through life and death

Councillor David Fothergill writes in his latest Blog about the concept of dying well. It encompasses the idea of living a life that leads to a peaceful and dignified death.

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge - London Borough of Merton

Feedback report: November 2024

National HIV Testing Week 2025: partnering with local councils

National HIV Testing Week 2025 takes place between 10-16 February and marks a crucial opportunity to promote regular HIV testing across England.

The Retention Reset Programme

The Retention Reset Programme is a 12-week programme designed to improve an organisation's retention practices, with the view of retaining talent and skills.

Local government reorganisation (LGR)

An outline of the programme of local government reorganisation for two-tier areas and neighbouring unitary councils, including Government updates and key milestones.

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge: Fylde Council

Feedback report: 17 - 19 September 2024

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