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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.

 

Circulars and updates to the Green book

  • Pay scales

    Latest and previous pay scales for local government services staff.

  • Maternity and adoption leave

    NJC circular 5/07 replaces in full the Maternity Scheme at Part 2 Para 11 of the Green book and should also be downloaded

  • Car allowances

    Latest car allowance and mileage rates and details on the VAT and petrol element within the allowances

  • Subscribers' bulletins

    Bulletins for voluntary and private sector subscribers.

  • NJC circulars archive

    Circulars issued by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services

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