New anti-social behaviour powers planned for councils
POLITICS

New anti-social behaviour powers planned for councils

By Dan Peters | 22 November 2024

Councils could be given powers to ‘crack down on repeated anti-social behaviour’ through so-called respect orders, home secretary Yvette Cooper has said.

PAY

Unison members reject pay offer

By Dan Peters | 04 July 2024

Local government members of trade union Unison in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have voted ...

PAY

Union recommends pay offer rejection

By Dan Peters | 23 May 2024

Trade union Unison has today recommended council staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland rej...

WHITEHALL

Next Government urged to look at devolving air passenger duty

By Dan Peters | 08 April 2024

The leader of a Labour council in the shadow of Heathrow Airport has urged the next Government to...

WHITEHALL

Employers to consult on 10% pay claim

By Mark Conrad | 04 March 2024

Local government employers will consult on trade unions’ 10% pay claim throughout this month.

WHITEHALL

NILGA welcomes chance of return to Stormont rule

By Paul Marinko | 31 January 2024

Local government in Northern Ireland has welcomed the news of a possible return to rule at Stormont.

UNIONS

Northern Ireland gripped by largest strike in 50 years

By Andrew Vaux | 19 January 2024

Eighty per cent of Northern Ireland’s public sector workers have walked out in a pay dispute – th...

WHITEHALL

Council websites referred to equality watchdogs

By Dan Peters | 30 October 2023

Some 56 local government websites have been referred to equality watchdogs in the last year.

NORTHERN IRELAND

Sharing the spoils

By Paul Marinko | 30 May 2023

As more English councils tackle the rising tide of no overall control, Paul Marinko looks at the...

FINANCE

Northern Ireland's councils demand 'more respect' from Government

By Paul Marinko | 30 May 2023

Northern Ireland’s councils have demanded ‘more respect’ from central Government but are wary of ...

ELECTIONS

Sinn Fein becomes largest party of Northern Ireland local government

By Paul Marinko | 22 May 2023

Sinn Fein has become the largest party in Northern Ireland local government for the first time af...

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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

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