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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
No council tax for care leavers
18 October 2017
A charity has backed the Scottish Government’s decision to exempt care leavers from council tax.
FINANCE
Scottish councils given warning of further local cuts
By Hiba Mahamadi | 10 October 2017
Scottish Labour’s deputy leader has warned councils they face £800m more cuts to local services b...
FINANCE
We can be the solution, not the problem
By Archie Dryburgh | 04 October 2017
As the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities’ meets for its Annual Conference in Crieff this w...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Care across the border: embracing the shared challenges
By Stephen Moir | 04 October 2017
Dr Stephen Moir looks at the social care approaches across England and Scotland and argues there ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Warning for councils after wall collapse
By Laura Sharman | 03 October 2017
Local authorities have been warned they must not ‘contract out’ the safety of new public building...
EDUCATION
Ministers hand councils new education role
By Mark Conrad | 02 October 2017
Scottish ministers have watered down plans to reduce council influence over schools.
WHITEHALL
Government to press ahead with Universal Credit despite growing criticism
By Dan Peters | 02 October 2017
Work and pensions secretary, David Gauke, has committed to pressing ahead with Universal Credit d...
PLANNING
Councillors attack planning reforms
By Dan Peters | 28 September 2017
Scottish Government proposals to overhaul the planning system would erode the local democratic pr...
FINANCE
Scots set for new care abuse claims
By Mark Conrad | 27 September 2017
Scotland’s councils have been warned to brace themselves for a wave of compensation claims from p...
FINANCE
Accountants in pension law change call
By Laura Sharman | 26 September 2017
Charities should be allowed to exit the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to stop them build...
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Lead for SEND
From £58,239 up to £67,030 per annum
Be a part of shaping an inclusive future for children and young people in North Yorkshire Apply for this job
Team Leader- Investment Zone Planning
£51,356 - £53,460
You will work closely with Development Management colleagues. Apply for this job
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
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