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Do you know a local government worker that deserves to be celebrated? Then nominate them in UNISON's #LocalServiceChampions Awards 🏆
Sunetra Sarker supports local government workers and so can you. Nominate today ➡️ unsn.uk/3rwoeVj
Sunetra Sarker supports local government workers and so can you. Nominate today ➡️ unsn.uk/3rwoeVj
December 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Do you know a local government worker that deserves to be celebrated? Then nominate them in UNISON's #LocalServiceChampions Awards 🏆
Sunetra Sarker supports local government workers and so can you. Nominate today ➡️ unsn.uk/3rwoeVj
Sunetra Sarker supports local government workers and so can you. Nominate today ➡️ unsn.uk/3rwoeVj
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There’s still time to get your nominations in for UNISON's #LocalServiceChampions Awards. Fay Ripley supports local government workers and you can too. Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/3rwoeVj
December 16, 2025 at 10:07 AM
There’s still time to get your nominations in for UNISON's #LocalServiceChampions Awards. Fay Ripley supports local government workers and you can too. Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/3rwoeVj
Councils are finalising budgets for next year. Core spending power is up but challenges vary by area, and many council budgets will rely on maximum council tax rises. What is your council prioritising and what can UNISON do to make sure jobs & services are properly funded?
December 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Councils are finalising budgets for next year. Core spending power is up but challenges vary by area, and many council budgets will rely on maximum council tax rises. What is your council prioritising and what can UNISON do to make sure jobs & services are properly funded?
The Pathways to Planning scheme is a positive step to step to bring new talent into local authority planning. But we must also keep experienced planners in the sector. Retention matters as much as recruitment. #LocalGov #Planning #UNISON
Pathways to Planning
We recruit high achieving graduates into successful careers in the built environment.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Homelessness is rising & temp accommodation (TA) is at breaking point. Families need homes, not years in TA. #UNISON calls for:
✅ Funding for social rent homes
✅ Investment in safe TA & prevention
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#Homelessness #LocalGov
✅ Funding for social rent homes
✅ Investment in safe TA & prevention
unsn.uk/4ppdSU3
#Homelessness #LocalGov
December 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Homelessness is rising & temp accommodation (TA) is at breaking point. Families need homes, not years in TA. #UNISON calls for:
✅ Funding for social rent homes
✅ Investment in safe TA & prevention
unsn.uk/4ppdSU3
#Homelessness #LocalGov
✅ Funding for social rent homes
✅ Investment in safe TA & prevention
unsn.uk/4ppdSU3
#Homelessness #LocalGov
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🥳 It’s that time of the year again, the perfect opportunity to recognise and celebrate local government workers. Our awards aim to spotlight some of the best examples of these amazing unsung heroes, so get nominating today: unsn.uk/4ixU0eH
#LocalServiceChampions
#LocalServiceChampions
December 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
🥳 It’s that time of the year again, the perfect opportunity to recognise and celebrate local government workers. Our awards aim to spotlight some of the best examples of these amazing unsung heroes, so get nominating today: unsn.uk/4ixU0eH
#LocalServiceChampions
#LocalServiceChampions
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We’re calling on the government to provide better funding for local councils, which is needed after years of cuts. Support our campaign by emailing your MP to ask them to use their influence in getting more money to #SaveOurServices
Find out more ➡️ unsn.uk/3Mo6ucV
Find out more ➡️ unsn.uk/3Mo6ucV
December 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We’re calling on the government to provide better funding for local councils, which is needed after years of cuts. Support our campaign by emailing your MP to ask them to use their influence in getting more money to #SaveOurServices
Find out more ➡️ unsn.uk/3Mo6ucV
Find out more ➡️ unsn.uk/3Mo6ucV
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🏆 Do you know a colleague in local government that works tirelessly and always goes that extra mile in their role? Why not nominate them for a #LocalServiceChampions Award and give them the chance to win a £500 or £250 gift card. Nominate now ➡️ unsn.uk/4ixU0eH
December 8, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🏆 Do you know a colleague in local government that works tirelessly and always goes that extra mile in their role? Why not nominate them for a #LocalServiceChampions Award and give them the chance to win a £500 or £250 gift card. Nominate now ➡️ unsn.uk/4ixU0eH
Local Gov reorganisation proposals are in – now under review. UNISON says: Any changes must protect jobs & services, not lead to cuts or outsourcing. We’ll keep fighting for jobs, fair pay and investment in strong local services. #LocalGov #UNISON
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December 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Local Gov reorganisation proposals are in – now under review. UNISON says: Any changes must protect jobs & services, not lead to cuts or outsourcing. We’ll keep fighting for jobs, fair pay and investment in strong local services. #LocalGov #UNISON
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A big thank you to Sunetra Sarker for supporting our #LocalServiceChampions Awards 💜
Now is the perfect time to recognise someone working in local government who has gone that extra mile in their role. Find out more and get nominating 👉 unsn.uk/4ixU0eH
Now is the perfect time to recognise someone working in local government who has gone that extra mile in their role. Find out more and get nominating 👉 unsn.uk/4ixU0eH
December 4, 2025 at 11:20 AM
A big thank you to Sunetra Sarker for supporting our #LocalServiceChampions Awards 💜
Now is the perfect time to recognise someone working in local government who has gone that extra mile in their role. Find out more and get nominating 👉 unsn.uk/4ixU0eH
Now is the perfect time to recognise someone working in local government who has gone that extra mile in their role. Find out more and get nominating 👉 unsn.uk/4ixU0eH
A big thank you to
@fayripley
for supporting our #LocalServiceChampions Awards 💜
Nominations are now open, go online to get involved and celebrate local government staff and the valuable work they do 👉 unsn.uk/3rwoeVj
unsn.uk/48bm6Jh
@fayripley
for supporting our #LocalServiceChampions Awards 💜
Nominations are now open, go online to get involved and celebrate local government staff and the valuable work they do 👉 unsn.uk/3rwoeVj
unsn.uk/48bm6Jh
Fay Ripley - UNISON Local Service Champions Awards 2026
Hear from Actor Fay Ripley, about how you can take part in UNISON’s Local Service Champions Awards. Nominations open on 1 December 2025 to 23 January 2026 - https://www.unison.org.uk/champions
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December 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
A big thank you to
@fayripley
for supporting our #LocalServiceChampions Awards 💜
Nominations are now open, go online to get involved and celebrate local government staff and the valuable work they do 👉 unsn.uk/3rwoeVj
unsn.uk/48bm6Jh
@fayripley
for supporting our #LocalServiceChampions Awards 💜
Nominations are now open, go online to get involved and celebrate local government staff and the valuable work they do 👉 unsn.uk/3rwoeVj
unsn.uk/48bm6Jh
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🎉 Nominations are open for the Local Service Champions Awards 2026. This is your chance to celebrate local government staff that keep our communities running. If you know a council worker that goes above and beyond in their role, nominate them now 👉 unsn.uk/3rwoeVj
#LocalServiceChampions
#LocalServiceChampions
December 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎉 Nominations are open for the Local Service Champions Awards 2026. This is your chance to celebrate local government staff that keep our communities running. If you know a council worker that goes above and beyond in their role, nominate them now 👉 unsn.uk/3rwoeVj
#LocalServiceChampions
#LocalServiceChampions
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📢 Council and school staff need a fair pay rise.
Unions representing 1.4 million workers are calling for a wage rise of at least £3,000 to tackle soaring workloads and rising costs.
Without action, recruitment and retention will worsen.
unsn.uk/4ireO7w
Unions representing 1.4 million workers are calling for a wage rise of at least £3,000 to tackle soaring workloads and rising costs.
Without action, recruitment and retention will worsen.
unsn.uk/4ireO7w
December 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📢 Council and school staff need a fair pay rise.
Unions representing 1.4 million workers are calling for a wage rise of at least £3,000 to tackle soaring workloads and rising costs.
Without action, recruitment and retention will worsen.
unsn.uk/4ireO7w
Unions representing 1.4 million workers are calling for a wage rise of at least £3,000 to tackle soaring workloads and rising costs.
Without action, recruitment and retention will worsen.
unsn.uk/4ireO7w
The nominations for UNISON’s #LocalServiceChampions Awards open on Monday 1 December. Hear from Christina McAnea, general secretary, about the importance of the awards and how you can get involved 🏆
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@UNISONinLG
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@UNISONinLG
Local Service Champions Awards 2026
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November 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The nominations for UNISON’s #LocalServiceChampions Awards open on Monday 1 December. Hear from Christina McAnea, general secretary, about the importance of the awards and how you can get involved 🏆
unsn.uk/3MmCuho
@UNISONinLG
unsn.uk/3MmCuho
@UNISONinLG
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“Scrapping the cruel two-child benefit cap is a victory for thousands of working families. But the government must go further and faster if it wants to fix Britain." Christina McAnea, UNISON
UNISON budget response: unsn.uk/4ikScG1
UNISON budget response: unsn.uk/4ikScG1
November 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
“Scrapping the cruel two-child benefit cap is a victory for thousands of working families. But the government must go further and faster if it wants to fix Britain." Christina McAnea, UNISON
UNISON budget response: unsn.uk/4ikScG1
UNISON budget response: unsn.uk/4ikScG1
The temporary accommodation funding gap is out of control.
LGA analysis shows councils face £3 billion shortfall to keep vulnerable families off the streets.
Government must provide urgent funding to tackle homelessness. Councils can't do this alone.
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/n...
LGA analysis shows councils face £3 billion shortfall to keep vulnerable families off the streets.
Government must provide urgent funding to tackle homelessness. Councils can't do this alone.
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/n...
New LGA analysis: £3bn temporary accommodation funding black hole
“It makes no sense that the rates that councils are receiving from the DWP are a decade and half old – the LHA rate must be brought into line with the current reality."
www.local.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The temporary accommodation funding gap is out of control.
LGA analysis shows councils face £3 billion shortfall to keep vulnerable families off the streets.
Government must provide urgent funding to tackle homelessness. Councils can't do this alone.
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/n...
LGA analysis shows councils face £3 billion shortfall to keep vulnerable families off the streets.
Government must provide urgent funding to tackle homelessness. Councils can't do this alone.
www.local.gov.uk/about/news/n...
Research out today shows social workers have less and less time for learning due to soaring caseloads, staff shortages, and emergency demands:
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/11/18/s...
UNISON campaigns for fairer caseloads and better resources for social workers.
Join today: join.unison.org.uk
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/11/18/s...
UNISON campaigns for fairer caseloads and better resources for social workers.
Join today: join.unison.org.uk
Social workers have less and less time for learning, research finds
Social workers have less and less time for learning due to work pressures and staff shortages, research has found. For the second consecutive year, a majority of respondents to Community Care…
www.communitycare.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Research out today shows social workers have less and less time for learning due to soaring caseloads, staff shortages, and emergency demands:
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/11/18/s...
UNISON campaigns for fairer caseloads and better resources for social workers.
Join today: join.unison.org.uk
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/11/18/s...
UNISON campaigns for fairer caseloads and better resources for social workers.
Join today: join.unison.org.uk
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Just one week to go until UNISON’s #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars celebration day ⭐️ This special day gives us the chance to shout loud and proud about the amazing support staff in schools and early years settings so make sure you get involved! www.starsinourschools.uk
Stars in Our Schools
UNISON celebrating all school support staff
www.starsinourschools.uk
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Just one week to go until UNISON’s #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars celebration day ⭐️ This special day gives us the chance to shout loud and proud about the amazing support staff in schools and early years settings so make sure you get involved! www.starsinourschools.uk
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🏆 Nominations for the 2026 Local Service Champions Awards opens next month. Celebrating local government workers for the everyday heroes they are. Check out the webpage and get thinking about who you would like to nominate 👉 unsn.uk/3rwoeVj
#LocalServiceChampions
#LocalServiceChampions
November 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
🏆 Nominations for the 2026 Local Service Champions Awards opens next month. Celebrating local government workers for the everyday heroes they are. Check out the webpage and get thinking about who you would like to nominate 👉 unsn.uk/3rwoeVj
#LocalServiceChampions
#LocalServiceChampions
🏠 Housing isn’t just bricks and mortar—it’s a basic human right. Yet millions in the UK face insecurity and unaffordable rents. UNISON’s *Firm Foundations* series dives deep into the housing crisis, its roots, and solutions. Here’s what you need to know 👇 #HousingCrisis
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🏠 Housing isn’t just bricks and mortar—it’s a basic human right. Yet millions in the UK face insecurity and unaffordable rents. UNISON’s *Firm Foundations* series dives deep into the housing crisis, its roots, and solutions. Here’s what you need to know 👇 #HousingCrisis
UNISON survey finds #Housing workers are at breaking point: 77% stressed, 72% faced violence, 2⁄3 thinking of quitting. UNISON calls for more social homes, better funding and fairer benefits. #HousingCrisis
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
The sharp end of the housing crisis - UNISON National
Survey reveals housing workers are battered by stress, overwork, violence, and lack of support. Without urgent investment, councils will continue to struggle
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November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
UNISON survey finds #Housing workers are at breaking point: 77% stressed, 72% faced violence, 2⁄3 thinking of quitting. UNISON calls for more social homes, better funding and fairer benefits. #HousingCrisis
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
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🎧 New episode of the behind the service podcast is now available. Featuring Glen Williams and Lorraine Thomson, shining a light on activism and the Local Government Service Group Executive. Listen now ➡️ unsn.uk/3OESnys
October 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
🎧 New episode of the behind the service podcast is now available. Featuring Glen Williams and Lorraine Thomson, shining a light on activism and the Local Government Service Group Executive. Listen now ➡️ unsn.uk/3OESnys
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📣 Have you signed up to our LG Activist webinar on Tuesday 4 November? Find out more about the impact of council funding gaps and what UNISON is doing to help tackle the funding crisis. Register now: unsn.uk/474B0R7
#SaveOurServices
#SaveOurServices
October 22, 2025 at 9:09 AM
📣 Have you signed up to our LG Activist webinar on Tuesday 4 November? Find out more about the impact of council funding gaps and what UNISON is doing to help tackle the funding crisis. Register now: unsn.uk/474B0R7
#SaveOurServices
#SaveOurServices
Activists – join us for the tackling the council funding crisis webinar, covering UNISON’s latest research on the local government funding challenges and how we can help tackle the crisis.
🗓️ Tuesday 4 November
⏰ 12.30pm
📍Register now: shorturl.at/iRQ17
#SaveOurServices
🗓️ Tuesday 4 November
⏰ 12.30pm
📍Register now: shorturl.at/iRQ17
#SaveOurServices
October 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Activists – join us for the tackling the council funding crisis webinar, covering UNISON’s latest research on the local government funding challenges and how we can help tackle the crisis.
🗓️ Tuesday 4 November
⏰ 12.30pm
📍Register now: shorturl.at/iRQ17
#SaveOurServices
🗓️ Tuesday 4 November
⏰ 12.30pm
📍Register now: shorturl.at/iRQ17
#SaveOurServices