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HUMAN RESOURCES
Sacked director withdraws tribunal claim
By Dan Peters | 02 February 2023
A South Somerset DC director sacked after allegedly using furloughed council staff to work on her...
PAY
Don't leave staff in the slow lane for pay rises
By Heather Jameson | 01 February 2023
Heather Jameson says not addressing senior pay alongside that of frontline staff is a mistake. 'I...
HUMAN RESOURCES
A touch of Spice
01 February 2023
One of the fears of more homeworking was that employees would face greater distractions.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Lots of lolly
01 February 2023
The cost of living crisis has forced councils around the world to hike staff wages to unprecedent...
RECRUITMENT
Strategy needed to meet workforce challenge
By James Jamieson | 01 February 2023
Working in local government is hugely rewarding, but councils are struggling to recruit and retai...
SOLACE
We need to think smarter about age
By Graeme McDonald | 01 February 2023
There is no silver bullet that will solve local government’s workforce challenges but thinking sm...
FINANCE
Council investigates exit payments
By Martin Ford | 31 January 2023
Exit payments made to former Northumberland Council staff may have been unlawful, members have be...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Council chief withdraws resignation
By Heather Jameson | 31 January 2023
The chief executive of Stirling Council has withdrawn her resignation and will remain in post at ...
FINANCE
Hartlepool needs a 'clear vision and narrative'
27 January 2023
Hartlepool Council should develop a ‘clear vision and narrative’ to help promote a positive place...
PAY
Councillors split on solution to workforce crisis
By Martin Ford | 26 January 2023
At its latest meeting, the Local Government Association (LGA)’s executive advisory board consider...
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Head of Property, Assets & Major Projects
Renumeration package £74 – 78k
This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership, commercial asset management Apply for this job
Head of Legal - (Commercial & Projects)
£71,513- £80,593 per annum
We are seeking a senior solicitor to join as the Head of Legal for Commercial and Projects work. Apply for this job
Head of Business, Markets and Town Centres
PO10 - £84,042 - £89,274
We are now seeking an exceptional leader to join our Economy & Skills team as our new Head of Business Apply for this job
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
- Budget 2026: Healey's first Budget delivers fiscal devo vision
- Local government reorganisation: A genuine pause creates the conditions for a decision
- Budget 2026: 'Further £430m' to tackle rough sleeping
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