Local Government: Pay
The question
What steps she is taking with local authorities to help uplift public sector pay for people in local government.
Answered by Jim McMahon
Local authorities are independent employers responsible for setting pay and terms and conditions for their staff. There is no role for the department in this process.
We are supporting councils to fix the foundations by reviewing the underlying funding formula, bringing back multiyear settlements and targeting high demand areas like Adult Social Care, Children’s Services, SEND and Temporary Accommodation.
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