LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Councils and union clash over zero-hour contracts

By Dan Peters | 18 June 2019

Councils have insisted on keeping the option of zero-hour contracts as Unison prepares to push th...

HEALTH

Funding pledged for Scottish councils to tackle period poverty

By Martin Ford | 17 June 2019

Councils in Scotland will receive £2m in funding to continue provision of free sanitary products ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Council vows to challenge Government's data sharing rules

By Hiba Mahamadi | 02 April 2019

A Scottish council has vowed to challenge the Government’s restrictive rules on information shari...

EDUCATION

Strike threat lifted after COSLA agrees to raise teachers' pay

By Martin Ford | 29 March 2019

The possibility of strike action by teachers has been averted after Scotland’s council leaders ba...

FINANCE

Watchdog calls for 'transformational changes'

By Dan Peters | 21 March 2019

‘More fundamental, transformational changes are needed in service provision’ by Scottish councils...

FINANCE

'Cuts begin to bite' for Scottish authorities

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2019

Funding cuts are finally beginning to take their toll as Scottish councils can no longer protect ...

PAY

Unions divided over Scottish councils' pay offer

By Martin Ford | 04 February 2019

Scottish local authorities’ latest pay offer has received a mixed reaction from union members.

FINANCE

Tax reforms and £90m secured in Scottish budget deal

By Martin Ford | 31 January 2019

A £90m windfall for local authorities and moves to reform council tax have been pledged by the Sc...

SCOTLAND

Scottish Council leaders call for people's vote

By Martin Ford | 03 December 2018

Council leaders in Scotland have backed the call for a second Brexit referendum.

FINANCE

Council tax hikes across the board in Scotland

By Mike Yuille | 29 November 2018

All 32 Scottish councils have increased their council tax charges during 2018, as part of a strat...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Tourism – North Yorkshire Council

£56,443-£64,951

Our visitor economy is a priority sector for us. It adds over £4 billion of economic value a year... Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Deputy Director Adult Social Care Operations

£96,625 - £114,585

Transform Communities, Lead with Compassion – Be the Driving Force in Adult Social Care Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Assistant Director of Public Protection & Neighbourhoods

£76,946 - £88,923

Join Rochdale Council and shape the future of our vibrant community! Apply for this job

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