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Stories
Local government pay 2024
Following the Chancellor’s announcement of funded pay awards to other parts of the public sector, the local government unions asked the National Employers to return to negotiating. In response, the National Employers reaffirmed the offer they made on 16 May as full and final, as it is at the limit of most councils' affordability.
Teachers' pay 2024
The LGA has invited LAs to input into the national employers (NEOST) response to the Government’s decision to fully implement the STRB recommendations, i.e. the proposed 5.5 per cent pay award, fully funded at a national level. Read the LGA pay reference circular
Publications
Advisory bulletin 726
Download Advisory Bulletin 726
Contents
- Employment law reforms: King’s speech and other reforms
- Right to work checks: updated guidance
- EHRC guidance on duty to prevent sexual harassment: consultation
- Employment law timetable
Access previous advisory bulletins
New Workforce Strategy launched by Skills for Care
Skills for Care, the workforce development body for adult social care in England, led the development of the new strategy, in collaboration with care sector partners, including LGA. The strategy highlights the importance of those working in care, and the opportunities and challenges the sector faces in the years ahead.
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) bulletin 253
The July 2024 LGPS bulletin includes updates on the abolition of the lifetime allowance, the McCloud remedy and pensions dashboards.
Sharing ideas
Recruitment Reset Programme launch
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Recruitment Reset programme, which is a ten-week development programme designed to empower councils with the tools, insights, and strategies needed to modernise their recruitment practices. Find out more information and apply for the programme, or email david.drewry@local.gov.uk or peta.newlin@local.gov.uk for further details.
Housing, Planning and Homelessness Organisational Design review
Following on from our successful organisational design review using the DMA methodology, we have tailored this offer to Housing, Planning and Homelessness services to respond to the challenges the sector is facing. You can find out more on our website or email david.drewry@local.gov.uk
Did you miss our webinar looking at the Government’s plans for employment reform? Don't worry, we have the slides for you. Have a look at what's in store for our local government and schools’ workforces
National workforce planning network
The network meets once a month to explore workforce planning topics and supports peer-to-peer learning. Email welna.bowden@local.gov.uk for more information.
Apply for LG Challenge 2025, the LGA’s unique officer leadership programme to develop the future generation of local government leaders. It takes place over six-months, where a cohort of ten officers tackle five real-life challenges in councils across the country. Email questions, or arrange an informal call, via lgchallenge@local.gov.uk
Impact: The Local Government Graduate Programme
Councils can now sign up to this programme in order to participate in Cohort 27 recruitment. Formerly known as the NGDP, the graduate scheme helps build crucial capacity within organisations whilst providing a platform for motivated trainees to kickstart their careers as future leaders of local government.
Recruitment best practice using 6 P’s
Our recruitment and retention best practice page has been updated with additional information on the benefits of Exit Interviews. You can find this information in the ‘people’ section
Early careers leads forum
A shout out to colleagues leading on early careers engagement in local government. We are holding our first network to bring together colleagues to share best practice on engaging younger people with local government. The network will take place 12.00 - 13.15 on Wednesday 4 September. If you would like to attend, please email david.drewry@local.gov.uk
Spotlight on...
Liverpool City Council launches new Workforce Academy for the Children’s and Young People’s Service
The 'Care, Inspire, Thrive' Academy will upskill and train Children’s Services staff and other parts of the workforce as part of the council’s commitment to provide the best service possible for children and families in Liverpool. They will have the tools, knowledge, progression pathways and ongoing support to create a community of learning.
Events
Change resilience and managing people well through transformation
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Virtual roundtable
Schools’ workforce policy and employment law conference (in-person event)
Tuesday 15 October 2024 | London
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