Agreement has been reached on the pay award for local authority Chief Executives, covering the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022. This circular sets out the...
Government press release issued 27 January 2022. Unlimited visiting for care home residents to return Reduced isolation following a COVID-19 infection for those receiving care Changes will ensure those providing and receiving care are kept safe while increasing...
Update from the LGA: UNISON has announced the outcome of its recent national ballot for industrial action. The Trade Union Act 2016 requires that for any strike action to be lawful, at least 50 per cent of the members entitled to cast a vote must do so. The result of...
Soulbury Officers (Soulbury Committee) The National Employers increased and have made a final offer of a 1.75% pay increase to the Officers’ Side. The Officers’ Side (NEU, Prospect and AEP) has now rejected the offer but there is no intention to move to a ballot on...
nThe National Joint Council for local government have issued a circular in response to the Prime Ministers announcement on 8 December, of a return to home working. NJC Circular – Coronavirus and return to working at...
The LGA are continuing to lobby the Government to allow councils the flexibility to meet virtually when deemed locally appropriate. The emergence of the Omicron variant has highlighted significant concerns about the requirement for councillors to continue to meet in...
