Council and school pay

Latest pay claim for local government staff in England, Cymru and Northern Ireland

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School and council staff need a fair pay rise

Local government staff keep communities safe, clean and accessible, often for little to no recognition. Without dedicated staff, local government will collapse. And without fair pay, councils will continue to struggle to recruit and retain staff.

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We'll be updating our timeline with the latest news on your pay offer -  check back regularly to stay up-to-date with progress.

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What can I do?

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Read our research

We looked at the overall impact on the public finances of the 2026/27 National Joint Council pay claim for employees in local government covered by the NJC.
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Share our message

Help spread the word on our campaign. We have produced a range of materials, including social graphics and banners, that you can share online.
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Contact your councillor

Your councillor can raise the issue of better funding directly with local government employers - ask your councillors to speak up in support of fair pay for council and schools staff.
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Find out your funding gap

Do you know how bad cuts to services are where you live? Our tool shows the scale of cuts to local services across England, Wales and Scotland.
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