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ECONOMIC GROWTH
How 'levelling up' got left out of the Spring Statement
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 29 March 2022
The chancellor mentioned the ‘levelling up’ agenda just once in his Spring Statement. Without ser...
PAY
Pay 'not number one feature' in staff retention
By Martin Ford | 28 March 2022
Culture and opportunities for career advancement are more important to council staff than pay, pe...
PAY
No green shoots from the Spring Statement
By Sarah Longlands | 21 March 2022
Sarah Longlands says that Westminster may be retreating to a pre-COVID state of policy inertia on...
PAY
Coventry bin dispute escalates after ACAS ruling
By Paul Marinko | 14 March 2022
The ongoing strike by Coventry refuse workers could stretch into the summer after a fierce war of...
FINANCE
Public sector staff face big pay cuts
By Michael Burton | 10 March 2022
Public sector staff face big cuts in their real terms pay as galloping inflation erodes planned i...
PAY
EXCLUSIVE: Week-long strike over pay to hit sector
By Dan Peters | 08 March 2022
Council workers are expected to strike for a week this month in the first coordinated industrial ...
LONDON COUNCILS
London's councils are actively pursuing gender parity
By Alison Griffin | 03 March 2022
As International Women’s Day 2022 approaches, it’s timely to reflect the progress being made as w...
FINANCE
It is not surprising councils' position in the job market is eroding
By Tony Kirkham | 02 March 2022
Local government colleagues report difficulty in recruiting auditors, revenues and benefits staff...
FINANCE
Unite announces industrial action over pay
By Dan Peters | 28 February 2022
Unite’s local government members will next month stage targetted industrial action at councils wh...
PAY
For councils the retention challenge is particularly stark
By Claire Kober | 22 February 2022
Claire Kober says the chances of a ‘brain drain’ as council staff leave for better pay and prospe...
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- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
- Devon reorganisation 'distracting' for region's emerging strategic authority, peers warn
- Ministers back down on forced mayors in devolution Bill
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
- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
- Devon reorganisation 'distracting' for region's emerging strategic authority, peers warn
- Ministers back down on forced mayors in devolution Bill
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