East Midlands

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: Transport for the East Midlands and Midlands Connect have launched their shared vision for the future of the East Midlands The Growth Plan 2022: Investment Zones Adult Social Care Discharge Fund  East Midlands Scrutiny Network, 30 September 2022 with a focus on scrutiny the cost of living crisis and performance scrutiny EMC Events, including EMC Accredited Leadership Development Programme, starting in...

Better rail links, reduced congestion and safer roads are all highlighted as key priorities for ‘Levelling Up’ the East Midlands in a new document published today.  Transport for the East Midlands (TfEM) and Midlands Connect, have highlighted eight shared priorities in a new joint vision for the cities and counties of the East Midlands.   Delivering these priorities will boost growth and investment, contribute to the Government’s ‘Net...

Discover more about East Midlands Councils’ pilot project to help Hong Kong BNO into NHS jobs in the Midlands. EMC is funding 20 nurses to sit a preparation course with Klik2learn to help them to pass the Occupational English Test (OET) which is the first step on their pathway to employment. Watch our video to find out more: If you are struggling to get a job in the public sector or in healthcare, please contact us and we may be able to support you. Email us...

The NJC has issued a circular which can be found here .  The Circular provides guidance about the additional bank holiday on Monday 19 September to mark the occasion of the State Funeral of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Our thoughts are with the Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.   “I know I speak for all of the East Midlands in expressing my sincere condolences to the Royal Family at this time. “Her Majesty has made a huge contribution to our country over her 70-year reign and will be sorely missed by us all.” Cllr Martin Hill, OBE, Chair of East Midlands Councils and Leader of Lincolnshire County Council    "The...

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: Regional Asylum & Refugee Summit, Wednesday 14 Sep 2022 East Midlands Combined Authority EMC HR Bulletin, August 2022 Edition Local Electric VehicleInfrastructure (LEVI) pilot scheme EMC Events, including Effective Chairing of Hybrid Meetings, 20 September The latest edition of the EMC Policy Brief - EMC Policy Brief - 2 September 2022

The latest edition of the EMC HR Bulletin is now available here . This month, Employment Law expert Darren Newman gives his take on the implications when employees who are subject to disciplinary proceedings resign.  Also in the August Bulletin:- Joint Working to Progress Equality Diversity & Inclusion Apprenticeship Newsletter – August 2022 National Pay Offers LGPS Bulletin July 2022 HMRC Mileage Rates

Now that the 2021 pay agreement for Craftworkers has been reached, the National Employers have made a final pay offer for 2022 for Craftworkers today (18.8.22). We will keep you updated on developments. A copy of the circular can be found here . 

Agreement has been reached (18.8.22) on the pay award for local authority Craftworkers, covering the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.  A copy of the circular can be found here. 

Hongkongers from across the East Midlands have been welcomed to the region at an event held at Nottingham Council House. East Midlands Councils, a consultative forum for local authorities across the region held the event last week [Thursday 11 August], providing guests with refreshments and entertainment by musicians from Hong Kong. The event was attended by members of the Hong Kong community from across the East Midlands as well as local MPs and councillors. Guest...

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: Hong Kong British National (Overseas) Civic Welcome event Regional Asylum & Refugee Summit Meeting - 14 September 2022 A1 Upgrade: Nearly three quarters support upgrading A1/A52 in Grantham EMC Events, including Effective Chairing of Hybrid meetings  The latest edition of the Policy Brief can be found here EMC Policy Brief - 12 August 2022

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: EMC HR Bulletin, July 2022 Regional Asylum & Refugee Summit Meeting - 14 September 2022 EMR invite community groups to bid for part of unique £280,000 funding pot Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Service Awards 2022 Afghan resettlement - enhanced matching and homelessness referrals process EMC Events, including Introduction to Neurodiversity for Councillors, 27 September The latest edition of the Policy...

A letter was sent to Chief Executives and Council Leaders on 4th August outlining the Afghan Resettlement homelessness referrals process. This process was announced as part of the Enhanced Matching Policy on the 6th May to help speed up families moving out of temporary bridging accommodation to settled accommodation. The new homelessness referral process contains an approach to support a ‘fair share’ of homelessness referrals across the UK for bridging hotel guests...

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: Levels of Public Investment in the East Midlands – A summary Analysis by East Midlands Councils and the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce Asylum and Refugee Resettlement Conference for Councillors - 14 September 2022 Midlands Connect July News letter Homes for Ukraine, latest regional data EMC Events, including Cyber Security workshop for Councillors in the East Midlands, 20 September The latest edition of the EMC Policy...

A summary Analysis by East Midlands Councils and the East Midlands Chambers of Commerce can be found here .

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: EMC Asylum and Refugee Resettlement Conference for Councillors - 14 September 2022 - Save the date The LGC Awards 2022 – winners announced Homes for Ukraine, latest regional data LGA Performance management guide for councillors EMC Events, including East Midlands Councils Leadership Development programme The latest edition of the EMC Policy Brief is available from here EMC Policy Brief - 22 July 2022

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: EMC Annual General Meeting - EMC Annual Report  EMC Leadership Levelling-Up Committee examines planning reform concerns Signposting Offers for Ukrainians in the UK EMC Events, including East Midlands Councils Leadership Development programme The latest EMC Policy Brief is now available here EMC Policy Brief - 15 July 2022

This Annual Report is a summary of our work over the past 12 months and enables us to account to our membership for what we have done on your behalf in meeting your agreed priorities. It covers the range of EMC’s programmes and services, including proposals for greater investment and infrastructure funds, our work on HS2 and the Integrated Rail Plan (IRP), providing focused member and officer development programmes and our role as the Regional Employers’ Organisation; as well as...

On 12 July 2022 the National Employers received a pay claim in respect of local authority Craftworkers. The claim seeks: An increase of RPI + 2 per cent on all pay elements An annual retention payment Reduction in working hours to a 35-hour week, with no loss of earnings Minimum standby payment across all councils One additional annual leave day for all operatives, plus one further day on all other holiday rates that depend on service 100 per cent increase on Tool...

This week’s Briefing includes updates on: Derby bid to becoming the new home of Great British Railways  EMC Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Network The MJ Awards 2022 EMC Events, including East Midlands Councils ILM 5 Award in Leadership and Management Ministerial appointments: July 2022 EMC Events, including East Midlands Councils ILM 5 Award in Leadership and Management The latest edition of the EMC Policy Brief is available from here EMC Policy Brief - 8...