LocalGov.co.uk - Your authority on UK local government masthead
Dan Peters 06 June 2024

LGA pushes ahead with model parental leave policy

LGA pushes ahead with model parental leave policy image
Image: maxim ibragimov / Shutterstock.com.

The Local Government Association (LGA) has agreed to develop a model policy on parental leave for councillors.

It comes after Manchester City Council leader Bev Craig yesterday told a meeting of the LGA’s executive advisory board how she had to ‘battle’ her authority’s legal team who she claimed had put barriers in the way of adopting a parental leave policy.

Visit The MJ (£) to read more.

#Legal #Local Government Association #Policy

Analysis

Opinion

Most Popular News

PM hands mayors share of income tax image
PM hands mayors share of income tax
Rogue trader jailed for stealing £187k from 22 victims image
Rogue trader jailed for stealing £187k from 22 victims
Oldham Council acting ‘unlawfully’, legal boss says image
Oldham Council acting ‘unlawfully’, legal boss says
Devo minister resigns image
Devo minister resigns
Future Sheffield: How one city council is upskilling its workforce image
Future Sheffield: How one city council is upskilling its workforce

New Products

Safeguarding Children - the AAT Way

MSL enhances hygiene auditing with air quality testing for Awaab’s Law compliance

Cadcorp launches Mapestry

Bolton Council Upgrades 120+ School Crossings with Smart CMS Control by Lucy Zodion

NEC CONTRACTS HAS GONE DIGITAL: PAPERLESS, TO GIVE YOU MORE

Vent-Axia Delivers Social Housing a Smart Ventilation Solution Ahead of Awaab’s Law

New remotely lockable cabinet will help manage medication for people with mental health issues

Case Studies

Acrospire Improves Safety Across Greenwich Subways with LED Lighting Upgrade

Cornwall’s Coastal Heritage Lighting Upgraded with Acrospire Lanterns

Acrospire Delivers Durable Handrail Lighting Upgrade for Historical Landmark Jacob’s Ladder

Acrospire Delivers Seamless Heritage Lighting Upgrade on Bath’s North Parade Bridge

Acrospire Delivers Retrofit Lighting for Newbridge’s Joe Calzaghe Footbridge

Acrospire Delivers PIR-Controlled Lighting at Ruislip Lido Car Park

Spennymoor Market Place and Consett Middle Street revitalised using Thorn Lighting’s Thor Lanterns and Customisable Gobo Projectors

Company Anouncements

Acrospire promotes LED retrofit for structurally viable lighting assets

Vent-Axia Welcomes the Future Homes Standard as Competency Takes Centre Stage

Apricorn Becomes First and Only Hardware-Encrypted USB Storage Device Manufacturer to Achieve AS9100 Certification

AAT helps Councils step up to address children’s social care

CU Phosco Approved as a Crown Commercial Service Supplier

Acrospire triumphs at the 2025 HEA Awards with Sustainable Project of the Year

TRT Lighting retrofit helps Lincolnshire County Council cut street lighting energy use by over 65%

Popular Topics

#Workforce #Unions #Transport #Think tank #Tax #Sport #social care #Skills #SEND #Schools #Safety #retention #Regeneration #Recruitment #Poverty
SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Parks & Countryside Officer (Level 2)

Essex County Council
£28509.0000 - £31058.0000 per annum
Maldon District Council is working in partnership with Essex Shared Services to support the role of Parks and Countryside Officer (Level 2), a full-t England, Essex, Maldon
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Repairs Administrator - Basildon Borough Council

Essex County Council
Up to £14.5700 per hour
Repairs Administrator - Basildon Borough Council Basildon, Essex £14.57 PAYE / £18.66 Umbrella per hour Temporary Contract Full-Time, 36.25 hour per w England, Essex, Billericay
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Enhanced Social Work Practitioner

Durham County Council
Grade 12 - £44,075 - £48,226 per annum. Pay award pending.
Do you believe every child deserves to grow up surrounded by love, family, and a sense of belonging?   Are you an experienced social worker ready to p Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Principal Accountancy Assistant

Durham County Council
£38,220 to £41,771 p.a. (Grade 10) Pay award pending
We are currently recruiting for two Principal Accountancy Assistant positions, one of the posts is within the Financial Technical Accounting Team, sup Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Lecturer in Health, Care and Education

Durham County Council
Grade 9, £35,412 - £39,152 pro rata per annum. Pay award pending.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Lecturer with experience in Health & Social Care and Education who is passionate about helping adults Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council
Linkedin Banner