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WHITEHALL

Call for taskforce to tackle crisis-hit Scots authorities

By Dan Peters | 04 May 2016

A taskforce could be launched to grapple with the financial situation facing Scotland’s in-crisis...

LEGAL

Council rapped over lack of training

By Dan Peters | 29 April 2016

A Scottish council has been rapped by a regulator for repeatedly failing to train staff around da...

WHITEHALL

PPP councils should 're-examine contracts'

By Dan Peters | 18 April 2016

Local authorities tied into Public Private Partnerships (PPP) should re-examine their contracts a...

FINANCE

Scottish council tax plans hit richest hardest

By William Eichler | 08 April 2016

The Scottish Government's proposed council tax reforms will hit the richest tenth of households h...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Labour council leaders back EU membership

By Sam Clayden | 06 April 2016

Labour council leaders have voiced support for remaining in the European Union.

FINANCE

Crunch meeting to settle equal pay dispute

By William Eichler | 01 April 2016

A council that has 2,000 equal pay claims outstanding will meet trade union representatives next ...

WHITEHALL

£300m deal for 3,000 new homes

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 April 2016

Aberdeen City Council is to join forces with the developer, Places for People, as part of a £300m...

FINANCE

Cuts force Highland Council to 'completely redesign priorities'

By Thomas Bridge | 01 April 2016

Highland Council will begin a ‘complete redesign’ imminently after ‘significant’ cuts to staff nu...

HEALTH

Give health to councils call

By Jamie Hailstone | 24 March 2016

An independent think tank has called for health to be devolved to local authority level in Scotland.

FINANCE

Corbyn's council tax dilemma

By Jack Airey | 24 March 2016

Has Jeremy Corbyn dropped the ball on localism? Jack Airey says the Labour Party leader could do ...

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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