Green book: National agreement on pay and conditions of service for local government services

This agreement includes the full, current details of the National Joint Council (NJC) for local government services. Known as the Single Status Agreement, the Green book covers the pay and conditions for 1.4 million local authority employees ranging from architects to cleaners and lawyers to school meals staff. These agreements are also used to determine the pay and conditions of non-local authority staff.

The Green book is available to download in full, for local authorities and LGE subscribers. Individual staff in local authority and subscriber organisations will need to register with the website in order to gain access. For further information see: LGE subscription service or services for local authorities.

Download the Green book

Electronic copies of the agreement can be purchased by non-local authority organisations. Please contact LGconnect on 020 7187 7373 or email info@lge.gov.uk if you wish to order a copy.