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SCOTLAND
COSLA and Holyrood strike 'landmark' deal
By Martin Ford | 03 July 2023
A pledge for greater fiscal control for councils has been made in a ‘landmark agreement’ between ...
PAY
Unite in summer strike warning
By Dan Peters | 01 June 2023
Trade union Unite has warned summer strike action will hit key events after talks with the Conven...
FINANCE
Care homes 'at risk of closure'
By Rachel Salveta | 25 May 2023
Care homes in Scotland have warned they are at risk of closure as they rejected a 6% fee increase...
FINANCE
Savings 'no longer enough,' councils told
By Martin Ford | 17 May 2023
The Accounts Commission’s latest report outlined ‘reducing budgets, growing demographic and workf...
PAY
'Widespread industrial action' warning
By Dan Peters | 10 May 2023
Trade union Unite has warned the Scottish Government and employers there ‘could be widespread ind...
PAY
COSLA 'disappointment' as pay offer rejected
By Martin Ford | 28 April 2023
Trade unions have voted to reject a pay offer put forward by the Convention of Scottish Local Aut...
HUMAN RESOURCES
COSLA announces new chief executive
By William Eichler | 27 March 2023
The national association of Scottish councils today announced a new chief executive.
PAY
Grievance forces Scottish councils to increase pay for chiefs
By Dan Peters | 03 March 2023
Scottish councils have been forced to axe the pay cap on chief executives after a successful grie...
FINANCE
Ban on teacher redundancies will shift cuts
By Martin Ford | 06 February 2023
A moratorium on reducing teacher numbers in Scotland will only lead to service cuts elsewhere, a ...
FINANCE
Scottish councils face 'most difficult budget' for years
By Martin Ford | 12 January 2023
Councils in Scotland face the 'most difficult budget setting context seen for many years,’ a fina...
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Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
£51,356 to £52,413
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
- Devon reorganisation 'distracting' for region's emerging strategic authority, peers warn
- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- Children's service reforms lack 'foundations for success'
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