We have written to the leader of Hambleton District Council (HDC), Councillor Mark Robson, to request that all staff at HDC are offered the same exit options as four senior executives. HDC will cease to exist after 31 March 2023, as all North Yorkshire councils are merged into one new unitary council. Although all staff […]
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UNISON local government branches in North Yorkshire issue a warning to district councils thinking about offering enhanced packages to senior staff.

We have written to all councillors at Hambleton District Council to demand that they reject proposals that would see a further £770,000 paid out in unnecessary enhanced redundancy packages to senior staff. Proposals to be voted on by Hambleton District Council tomorrow come on top of councillors having already voted to hand around £225,000 to […]

The joint UNISON local government branches have formally responded to the proposals to move council staff to the new council, raising a number of concerns and objections.

UNISON members working for North Yorkshire County Council have voted overwhelmingly to accept improved terms and conditions which will help to improve recruitment and retention.

UNISON members working in schools and local government have voted to accept the pay award for 2022, which is £1,925 a year on all spinal points.

Significant pay boost vital to meet spiralling costs as unions call for at least £2,000 pay rise for local government and school workers.