National Joint Council for Local Government Services
The National Joint Council for Local Government Services' 2025/26 pay award was referenced by Greenwich Council in November 2026 when setting councillor allowances.
In November 2026, Greenwich councillors approved a 41.8% increase to their basic allowance, effective from December 2026. This new figure was recommended by London Councils’ Independent Remuneration Panel, which updated its recommendation in line with the 2025/26 pay award.
The National Joint Council for Local Government Services is a joint council that negotiates pay settlements and conditions for local government services and employees in the UK.
Key facts
- The 2025/26 pay award, negotiated by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services, was used to update councillor allowance recommendations in November 2026. Source
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