On 2 July 2021 the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) launched a consultation on guidance designed to limit the payment by Best Value Authorities of Special Severance Payments (SSPs). These are defined as payments made on termination of employment that exceed statutory and contractual requirements. It is MHCLG’s view that SSPs should only be paid in “truly exceptional circumstances”.

You can find the consultation here. The closing date is 13 August 2021.

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