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UNIONS
Strikes loom for councils
By Martin Ford | 20 August 2024
Several local authorities are set for industrial action later this month in an escalation of disp...
BIRMINGHAM
Questions raised over Brum's decision to issue s114
By William Eichler | 19 August 2024
A call has been made for an investigation into the issuing of Birmingham City Council’s section 114.
PAY
Fresh pay talks call rejected
By Martin Ford | 13 August 2024
A call by unions to return to the negotiating table over pay has been rebuffed.
PAY
Pay dispute to stretch into autumn
By Dan Peters | 25 July 2024
Council employers have urged union Unison to ‘think again’ after it decided to conduct a ballot f...
PAY
GMB accepts local government pay offer
By Paul Marinko | 11 July 2024
The GMB has split the union response on sector pay after coming out in support of the offer from ...
PAY
Unison: More than nine out of 10 council workers reject pay offer
By William Eichler | 17 June 2024
Thousands of council workers in Scotland have voted overwhelmingly to reject a pay offer from loc...
UNIONS
Union demands talks over equal pay claims
By Dan Peters | 10 June 2024
A trade union has today written to Brighton & Hove City Council requesting talks as the authority...
FINANCE
LGA: Councils face £6bn funding gap
By Lee Peart | 06 June 2024
Councils in England face a £6.2bn funding gap over the next two years, Local Government Associati...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Council workers' incomes 'cut to the bone,' warns union
By William Eichler | 29 May 2024
Unite has recommended its members reject the latest local government pay offer for England, Wales...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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