South West Councils

SW Councils supports local authorities, police and fire authorities and other public sector and not for profit organisations with all aspects of their employer role. We also offer a wide range of learning and developmental activities to support our members and partners in developing a highly skilled and motivated workforce. In addition SW Councils Employers Panel constitutes the Employers side of regional consultative and negotiating body with the South West Trade Unions, the South West Provincial Council and works at a regional level with the national Local Government Employers. SW Councils was formed in 2011 but has it roots in forerunner bodies: the South West Provincial Council formed in 1966 and the SW Local Government Association and Regional Assembly formed in 2001. Our vision is: To help make the South West an even better place to live, work and visit. Our three key overarching objectives are: 1. Supporting member authorities as Employers, encouraging impr...