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PAY
COSLA 'disappointment' as pay offer rejected
By Martin Ford | 28 April 2023
Trade unions have voted to reject a pay offer put forward by the Convention of Scottish Local Aut...
HEALTH
'Action needed now' to safeguard Integration Joint Boards
By Martin Ford | 06 April 2023
A report published today by the Accounts Commission on IJBs during 2021-22 found ‘efficiency and ...
DEVOLUTION
Making devo work in Scotland
By George Thorley | 04 April 2023
With the arrival of a new First Minister, George Thorley wonders if now is the time for a new for...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Glasgow seeks more powers
By Martin Ford | 28 March 2023
Glasgow is to formally approach Holyrood and Westminster for more powers to help revitalise its c...
HUMAN RESOURCES
COSLA announces new chief executive
By William Eichler | 27 March 2023
The national association of Scottish councils today announced a new chief executive.
FINANCE
Scots see council tax hikes of up to 10%
By Heather Jameson | 15 March 2023
Most local authorities in Scotland have raised their council tax by around five percent, after an...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
International Women's Day: The local cost of barriers to women's paid work
By Ann McGauran | 08 March 2023
New analysis launched on International Women’s Day highlights the impact on regional economies of...
PAY
Grievance forces Scottish councils to increase pay for chiefs
By Dan Peters | 03 March 2023
Scottish councils have been forced to axe the pay cap on chief executives after a successful grie...
COUNCILLORS
Leader falls on sword following budget failure
By Martin Ford | 01 March 2023
The SNP leader of Dumfries & Galloway Council has quit after his party’s budget failed to pass.
FINANCE
Ruling party fails to pass budget
By Martin Ford | 24 February 2023
The Labour administration of Edinburgh City Council has failed to get its budget passed.
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- EXCLUSIVE: Councillor behaviour takes toll on chiefs, survey finds
- Basildon chief hits out at member behaviour
- Toxic member behaviour risks local government excellence
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- Hampshire and Portsmouth to challenge local government reorganisation
Director of Legal and Governance
£109,000
The new Cumbria Combined Authority has been established to unlock that potential. Apply for this job
Executive Director of Finance
£131,000
The new Cumbria Combined Authority has been established to unlock that potential. Apply for this job
Associate Director for Financial Management (Deputy Section 151 Officer)
£108,015 - £118,000 pa
Operational leadership that turns strategy into reality. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Councillor behaviour takes toll on chiefs, survey finds
- Basildon chief hits out at member behaviour
- Toxic member behaviour risks local government excellence
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- Hampshire and Portsmouth to challenge local government reorganisation
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