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LEGAL
Court rules housing for homeless families must be appropriate
By Martin Ford | 29 April 2022
A judicial review at the Court of Session in Scotland has concluded councils have an ‘absolute du...
WHITEHALL
Government adviser urges ministers to expand Housing First
By Dan Peters | 19 April 2022
Ministers must pile further cash into Housing First schemes if they want to meet their target of ...
WHITEHALL
All regions told to take asylum seekers
By Dan Peters | 14 April 2022
All regions of England, Scotland and Wales will be expected to take a share of asylum seekers und...
FINANCE
Government unveils £2.6bn UK Shared Prosperity Fund
By Martin Ford | 13 April 2022
The Scottish and Welsh Governments say they have been short-changed by the UK Shared Prosperity F...
SCOTLAND
Council call to invest in staff
By Chris Mahony | 11 April 2022
Local government leaders have warned the Scottish Government must recognise and invest in council...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Dumfries and Galloway appoints new chief
By Martin Ford | 08 April 2022
Dawn Roberts, who has worked in local government for more than 25 years, will take over from inte...
COUNCILLORS
Scots watchdog castigates Islands over joint board
By Chris Mahony | 22 March 2022
A Scots watchdog has issued a scathing report, criticising unlawful decision-making and governanc...
FINANCE
Uncertain future for Scottish councils' finances
By Martin Ford | 10 March 2022
The Accounts Commission found councils were grappling with funding reductions and restrictions as...
AUDIT
Deadline laid down for councillors' improvement
By Martin Ford | 07 March 2022
Members at Moray Council have been given a year to show ‘strong cohesive leadership’ by a local g...
SOCIAL CARE
Care minister tells services to 'start listening'
By Martin Ford | 03 March 2022
Scottish social care minister Kevin Stewart has said services need to be more ‘person-centred’.
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
Highway Asset Manager (Contracts)
£58,310 per annum
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- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- Reorganisation is an opportunity to switch to a more preventative system
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- Leadership in local government is rarely about having full control
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
Highway Asset Manager (Contracts)
£58,310 per annum
Premium jobAre you experienced in delivering large-scale infrastructure programmes that keep communities connected and safe? Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- Reorganisation is an opportunity to switch to a more preventative system
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- Leadership in local government is rarely about having full control
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