Unite hits out at Labour over fire and rehire threat
LEGISLATION

Unite hits out at Labour over fire and rehire threat

By Heather Jameson | 09 July 2025

Birmingham bin strike union Unite has hit out at Labour after it became clear an amendment to employment legislation could give the City Council a get out clause for the long-running dispute.

REORGANISATION

The truth about real leadership

By Pam Parkes | 09 July 2025

Meeting today’s challenges demands the same ambitious civic leadership as the last great age of m...

POLICY

Job applications rise amid four-day working week trial

By William Eichler | 04 July 2025

The number of applications for jobs rose by more than 120% since South Cambridgeshire DC started ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Tameside rejects shortlisted candidates to replace Stewart

By Emily Twinch | 24 June 2025

Crisis-hit Tameside MBC has decided not to proceed with any of the applicants it had shortlisted ...

LEADERSHIP

What to expect from the three types of chief executives

By Blair McPherson | 03 June 2025

Former council director Blair McPherson explains the three types of chief executives – turnaround...

HR

From reorganisation to recovery

By Juliette Alban-Metcalfe | 02 June 2025

Juliette Alban-Metcalfe and Leatham Green look at how to navigate the emotional fallout of local ...

LEADERSHIP

Thriving through inclusion

By Pam Parkes | 21 May 2025

Pam Parkes sets out why inclusion marks the road to excellence.

HR

No time to be lost

By Stephen Baker | 16 May 2025

Stephen Baker reflects on what councils can do now to prepare their workforces for transition to ...

WORKFORCE

Finding the best at all ages

By John Kiernan | 01 May 2025

John Kiernan says 35 local authorities are already committed to being Age Friendly Employers, and...

HR

A sector at a crossroads

By Anthony Lewis | 10 April 2025

Anthony Lewis looks at how local government reorganisation and devolution are impacting the caree...

HR

PPMA: Performance framework needed for the corporate 'golden triangle'

By Ann McGauran | 09 April 2025

Local government needs a performance framework for the corporate core ‘golden triangle’, the pres...

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Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

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Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council