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PPMA - March 2026

PPMA - March 2026

English council data breaches up 53%

By William Eichler | 21 April 2026

Data breach incidents recorded by English local councils have risen by 53% over the past five years, according to new research based on freedom of informatio...

Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal

By William Eichler | 25 March 2026

Local government workers have been offered a pay increase of 3.30% from 1 April 2026 in what the National Employers for local government services describe as...

How to tackle the challenges of 2026

By Paul Marinko | 11 March 2026

Local government has entered a time of unprecedented change despite continuing to face particular financial and service strain. Nonetheless, this round table...

The clock is ticking on votes at 16

By Peter Stanyon | 03 March 2026

There’s a lot to like in the Representation of the People Bill, but the Association of Electoral Administrators is hesitant about some proposals, and the qui...