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LGA seeks national bargaining revival for coroners' pay

The Local Government Association (LGA) is hoping to bring coroners back to the pay negotiating table to ease pressure on councils.

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By Martin Ford | 05 February 2026
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The Local Government Association (LGA) is hoping to bring coroners back to the pay negotiating table to ease pressure on councils.

It has offered to review the role of coroners and revive the national bargaining group in an attempt to settle the dispute.

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