WALES

Welsh council tax rise of 7.2%

By Neil Merrick | 14 April 2025

Local authorities in Wales are raising council tax by an average of 7.2% in 2025/26 - the second ...

POLITICS

Burnham: Overhaul British state to boost economic growth

By Dan Peters | 02 April 2025

Greater Manchester’s mayor has called for ‘wholesale change in the architecture and culture of th...

HOUSING

Newport to set up company for property maintenance

By Emily Twinch | 26 March 2025

Newport CC is planning to set up an arm's-length trading company to take over the maintenance of ...

SOLACE

Exploring the art of the possible

By Rob Thomas | 04 March 2025

Rob Thomas reflects on last month’s Solace Wales conference and says the opportunity to come toge...

DEVOLUTION

Call for devolution beyond England

By Martin Ford | 27 February 2025

The Government has faced a call to extend its English devolution agenda to Scotland.

FINANCE

Funding floor for Welsh councils

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025

Councils in Wales are to see an average funding increase of 4.3%, following the announcement of t...

SOLACE

A chance for a united front

By Rob Thomas | 13 February 2025

At an increasingly challenging time for the public sector, Paul Matthews and Rob Thomas look ahea...

FINANCE

Edinburgh tourism tax could be starting point for fiscal devolution, experts suggest

By Dan Peters | 20 January 2025

The approach to a tourism tax being taken forward in Scottish and Welsh cities could be a startin...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Jay distances herself from fresh inquiry calls

By Dan Peters | 06 January 2025

The former head of a national inquiry into child sexual abuse has warned against ‘politicising’ t...

FINANCE

4.3% boost for Welsh councils

By Dan Peters | 12 December 2024

Councils will receive £6.1bn from the Welsh Government to spend on delivering key services, incre...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Housing

£64,241 to £74,525 (plus car allowance)

We are currently seeking a new Head of Housing to lead a number of key service areas Apply for this job

North West Leicestershire District Council

Director of People

£80,287 – subject to skills and experience

Bolton Cares is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused leader to help shape our future. Apply for this job

Bolton Cares

Director of Finance (Strategy) – deputy S151

up to £125k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council