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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(3 June 2025)

Question Asked

What steps she is taking with local authorities to help uplift public sector pay for people in local government.

Asked by:
Steve Yemm (Labour)

Answer

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.


Answered by:
Jim McMahon (Labour)
9 June 2025

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