Staff pay offer
Council staff have been offered a pay increase of at least £1,290 from 1 April 2024, equating to 5.77 per cent for the lowest paid.
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LGA political balance reviewed
Labour remains the largest political group at the LGA following the 2 May local elections, so it retains the right to nominate the organisation’s chair.
Apprentice of the year
Sara Jenner-Akehurst has been named as the 2024 Local Government Apprentice of the Year.
‘Targets needed to build more social rent homes’
The range of financial pressures facing social housing providers has led to fewer social homes being built and exacerbated a chronic social housing shortage in England, according to MPs.
More to do on fire service culture
The fire and rescue sector has made some good progress nationally but government needs to press ahead with reforms, according to the chief inspector of fire and rescue services.
LGA Annual Conference cancelled
As the June edition of first was going to press, the LGA Board was meeting to discuss whether the organisation’s annual conference will be rescheduled.
Watchdog warnings on biodiversity scheme
A new scheme that requires developers to boost nature has been launched without having all the elements in place to deliver it, the National Audit Office (NAO) has warned.
New £3.6m fund for care leavers
Local programmes in England offering tailored support to young care-experienced adults are being supported by a new £3.6 million fund.
Oflog’s independence ‘key to success’
The Office for Local Government’s (Oflog) success depends on it being both independent, and seen to be independent, the LGA has told MPs.
Guidance needed to support smoking ban – LGA
The LGA has called for sufficient lead-in time and guidance to be provided ahead of legislation on smoking and vaping coming into force, so that councils, retailers and others understand their new obligations and can prepare accordingly.