FBU Ballot Now Live: Members Urged to Have Their Say on 2026 Pay Offer

The Ballot Is Open — Your Vote Counts

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) consultative ballot on the 2026 pay offer is now officially open. If you are an FBU member, check your emails for a message from Popularis Ltd — this contains your unique link to cast your vote. The ballot closes on 2 July 2026, so don't delay.

What's on the Table?

Following weeks of intensive negotiations between the FBU and the National Employers at the National Joint Council (NJC), the following pay offer has been put to members:

The offer was formally set out in a letter from Sarah Ward, Employers' Secretary at the Local Government Association, to FBU General Secretary Steve Wright on 3 June 2026.

Executive Council Recommends Acceptance

The FBU Executive Council met on 3 June 2026 to consider the offer and has voted, on balance, to recommend acceptance.

In his letter to all members, General Secretary Steve Wright outlined the key factors the Executive Council weighed up:

"This decision rests with the membership. Your participation is crucial in determining our final position." — Steve Wright, General Secretary

How to Vote

The ballot is being conducted electronically by Popularis Ltd. If you are an FBU member, you should have received an email from Popularis with a direct voting link — your voting codes will be entered automatically when you use that link.

If you haven't received your email, check your spam/junk folder. Contact your brigade or regional representative if you're having difficulty accessing the ballot.

The ballot closes at 5pm on 2 July 2026.

Read the Full Letter

The full circular from FBU General Secretary Steve Wright (Circular: 2026HOC071SW), including the National Employers' formal pay offer letter, is available to download below.

Download the FBU Pay Offer Letter (PDF)

Every vote matters. Whether you support or oppose the offer, make your voice heard before the deadline.