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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Actions speak louder than words
By Ross Mudie | 04 May 2022
Ross Mudie and Annabel Smith argue that plunging yet more people into hardship will lead to a ris...
FINANCE
Getting our finance workforce offer right
04 May 2022
In the wake of ‘The Great Resignation’ and a skills shortage impacting local government finance t...
FINANCE
EXCLUSIVE: Councils warned to budget for 4% pay increase
By Mark Whitehead | 03 May 2022
Councils have been warned by local government employers to budget for pay rises of at least 4% th...
WHITEHALL
Advisers call for minimum pay to ease care workforce crisis
By Martin Ford | 27 April 2022
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has said the Government should foot the bill for a minimum...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Planning for the new workforce
By Michael Burton | 27 April 2022
Hybrid working and chronic shortages mean councils need to radically rethink their workforce stra...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Playing the long game
By Ann McGauran | 27 April 2022
Rachael Wardell speaks to Ann McGauran about the capacity issues facing social workers, the need ...
PAY
Scottish workers prepare for industrial action
By Dan Peters | 25 April 2022
Thousands of local government workers in Scotland are preparing to take industrial action over pay.
UNIONS
Glasgow strikes suspended as equal pay deal reached
By William Eichler | 14 April 2022
Public sector unions yesterday suspended all equal pay strikes after a deal was struck with Glasg...
PAY
A national workforce strategy is needed to tackle skills shortage
By Michael Burton | 13 April 2022
With pay likely to remain stagnant and labour shortages to continue, local authorities need a rob...
WHITEHALL
Soaring vacancies and declining pay highlight sector crisis
By Dan Peters | 12 April 2022
Latest figures this week showing the soaring number of job vacancies coupled with declining publi...
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
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Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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