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FINANCE

Scots councils angry after Sturgeon snub

By Paul Marinko | 11 January 2022

Scottish councils have reacted angrily after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon refused to meet them ...

WHITEHALL

Levelling up funding failing to focus on social issues, finds research

By Paul Marinko | 11 January 2022

Government levelling up funding is failing to focus on social issues and misses targetting crucia...

SCOTLAND

Scottish settlement 'worst seen' by leaders

By Martin Ford | 23 December 2021

Council leaders in Scotland are demanding a meeting with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon over fund...

SCOTLAND

Wales and Scotland raise asylum concerns

By Martin Ford | 17 December 2021

The Scottish and Welsh Governments have called for talks with Westminster over the asylum system.

HEALTH

Scottish ministers defend Budget impact on councils

By Mark Conrad | 10 December 2021

Scottish Government ministers have defended the impact of country’s Budget on councils amid warni...

FINANCE

Welsh Government to work with local authorities on council tax reform

By Chris Mahony | 07 December 2021

The Welsh Government has pledged to work with local authorities in revamping council tax followin...

WHITEHALL

Call for Westminster to 'take the lead' on deposit return scheme

By Dan Peters | 17 November 2021

An environmental charity has called for Westminster to ‘take the lead’ after further delays to th...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Grasping the thistle

By Michael Burton | 02 November 2021

So much of the pandemic’s huge challenges involve workforce issues, as Steven McNab, outgoing pre...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Questions over taskforce purpose

By Dan Peters | 19 October 2021

Local government associations have called for ministers to define the purpose of a new taskforce ...

AUDIT

Benefits teams overcome COVID challenges

By Martin Ford | 08 October 2021

Most councils in Scotland maintained or improved benefits services during the COVID-19 pandemic w...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council