Title
FINANCE
Need for social care solution 'greater than ever'
By Martin Ford | 08 October 2021
Progress in addressing challenges in social care is too slow, according to a public sector watchdog.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Joint Cabinet meeting 'first of its kind'
By Dan Peters | 07 October 2021
A joint Cabinet meeting held between Wales’ council leaders and senior Welsh ministers is believe...
LEGISLATION
Scotland follows Wales in opposing controversial Elections Bill
By Paul Marinko | 04 October 2021
The Scottish Government has paved the way for Scotland to follow Wales in refusing to recommend c...
PAY
Unison warns of strike action over pay
By Dan Peters | 04 October 2021
Trade union Unison has warned of future strike action unless local government employers improve t...
FINANCE
Auditors question financial sustainability of Welsh councils
By William Eichler | 30 September 2021
Auditors have questioned the sustainability of local authorities in Wales despite the improved fi...
PLANNING
Council officers in appeal bid against planning committee
By Martin Ford | 23 September 2021
Officers at Vale of Glamorgan Council are to lodge an appeal after its planning committee failed ...
WALES
Welsh Government to block voter ID bill
13 September 2021
The Welsh Government has taken the rare step of refusing to recommend consent for the UK Election...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Welsh government confirms £5m town centre funding
By William Eichler | 08 September 2021
The Welsh government has confirmed that £5m of loan funding will be made available to support the...
AUDIT
Welsh councils must provide 'ambitious leadership' to revive high street
By William Eichler | 02 September 2021
Local authorities in Wales have been urged to use their existing powers and resources to make tow...
WHITEHALL
Staff shortages leaving care at 'breaking point'
By Martin Ford | 01 September 2021
Social care pressures and demand are ‘higher than ever before’ amid a national workforce shortage...
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- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Gloucester City Council left without leader
- Labour Conference: Burnham's shift to universal care
- Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Gloucester City Council left without leader
- Labour Conference: Burnham's shift to universal care
- Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep
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