East Midlands

The latest edition of the EMC HR Bulletin is now available from here.  In this month’s edition, Employment Law Expert Darren Newman and his regular article considers the Government’s decision to revoke the public sector exit pay cap. EMC HR Bulletin - February 2021 The February Bulletin includes:- Regional Pay...

EMC Policy Brief - 26 February 2021 This week’s Briefing includes updates on: EMC HR Bulletin, February 2021 Edition East Midlands Lead Members for Children’s Services Group meet with Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Immigration Compliance and the Courts East Midlands Lateral Flow Device Shared Learnings...

EMC Policy Brief - 19 February 2021   This week’s Briefing includes updates on: Latest Epidemiological data from Public Health England Climate Change, Housing and Energy Efficiency Workshop for Councillors, 18 March COVID-19 public opinion research from the LGA, BritainThinks English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)...

The latest epidemiological data has been provided by colleagues from Public Heath England.  With the PM stressing the importance of ‘data over dates’, it is important context as we approach Monday’s announcement of the roadmap for proposed relaxation of national restrictions. The data shows that in line with the...

The latest news and developments on Apprenticeships relevant to local authorities from the LGA.

The latest news and developments on Apprenticeships relevant to local authorities from the LGA.

EMC Policy Brief - 12 February 2021   This week’s Briefing includes updates on: East Midlands Lateral Flow Device Shared Learnings Workshop - Monday 22nd February 1.30pm-3.30pm LGA COVID-19 Workforce Survey, 8 January £125 million allocated to councils to support domestic abuse victims and their children Draft...

The latest news and developments on Apprenticeships relevant to local authorities from the LGA.

EMC Policy Brief - 5 February 2021 This week’s Briefing includes updates on: Local Government Finance Settlement details May 2021 polls delivery plan EMC General Meeting Planning news EMC Fortnightly Summary of COVID-19 Guidance & Information for HR Colleagues EMC Events, including EMC leadership development programme

EMC Policy Brief - 29 January 2021 This week’s Briefing includes updates on: EMC HR Bulletin, January 202 Edition EMC & Transport for the East Midlands (TfEM) Performance Management & Monitoring Officer Community Champions to give COVID-19 vaccine advice and boost take up Census 2021 EMC Events, including Leading...

EMC Policy Brief - 22 January 2021 This week’s Briefing includes updates on: HS2 - Making the case for the whole Eastern Leg of HS2,  Cllr Kay Cutts MBE Chair of the East Midlands HS2 partnership speaks at a meeting of the Northern Powerhouse APPG LGA COVID-19 Workforce Survey Research Report, Relating to the week ending 11...

The latest news and developments on Apprenticeships relevant to local authorities from the LGA.

EMC Policy Brief - 15 January 2021 This week’s Briefing includes updates on: EMC Fortnightly Summary of COVID-19 Guidance & Information for HR Colleagues East Midlands Rail have released their latest Covid Timetable Co-Chairs of the East Midlands All-Party Parliamentary Group, have written to the Prime Minister Extra covid...

EMC Policy Brief - 8 January 2021 This week’s Briefing includes updates on: Climate Change Workshop for Councillors on the theme of Community Engagement, 19 January East Midlands HS2 Board Virtual Communication Skills for Councillors, 28 January Funding from the Future High Streets EMC HR Bulletin, December 2020 EMC Events...

EMC colleagues will be on leave from close of play on Wednesday 23 December and will return on Monday 5 January 2021. We would like to wish colleagues a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Points-based immigration Skilled Worker Route – Government’s Guide for Employers On 1st December 2020, the Government launched a number of immigration routes under the UK’s new points-based immigration system, including the Skilled Worker route. Applicants for the new routes can now start to apply...

  This week’s Briefing includes updates on: Political and business leaders call on government to avoid ‘station on the cheap’ and make final commitment to HS2 Climate Change Workshop, Community Engagement and Behaviour Change Government announces funding for councils Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick...

Political and business leaders from across the East Midlands have reacted angrily to proposals suggesting the region’s HS2 connection to Birmingham and the North could be drastically scaled back. The National Infrastructure Commission’s Rail Needs Assessment comes ahead of the Government’s announcements about how and...

EMC Policy Brief - 11 December 2020 This week’s Briefing includes updates on: EMC Modern Slavery and Child Trafficking Summit Transport for the East Midlands (TfEM), Job Opportunity Newark Northern Bypass Consultation EMC Fortnightly Summary of COVID-19 Guidance & Information for HR Colleagues LGA Research Report Covid-19...

EMC Policy Brief - 4 December 2020 This week’s Briefing includes updates on: EMC HR Bulletin, November edition Planning News Migration information, including Points Based immigration system and the latest on EU Settlement Scheme Guidance, Students returning to higher education for spring term EMC Events, including Report...