The National Living Wage will officially increase to £12.21 as of April 1, 2025. Following the recently approved 2024 pay award for local government services (‘Green Book’) employees, the lowest rate on the NJC pay scale is now £12.26 per hour (£23,656 annually). This...
We have received confirmation from the LGA that the 2024 pay award for Green Book staff and Chief Executives has been finalised and can now be implemented. The LGA state: Agreement has this afternoon (22 October 2024) been reached on the 2024 pay awards for local...
New deal for workers 11 February 2025 | Dr Ruth Adams As Party Conference season concludes, we are looking back at the announcements and detail behind the commitments made by the Government to reform employment and apprenticeships, to support our Councils with some...
Creating a healthy workplace 03 October 2024 | Dr Ruth Adams A considerable body of research evidence has demonstrably shown the multiple benefits of good work on health outcomes. Good work improves people’s health and wellbeing not only economically but also in...
