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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...
FINANCE
Reeves reforms could lead to higher returns, Welsh pension funds say
By Emily Twinch | 11 December 2024
A collaboration of eight local government pension scheme (LGPS) funds in Wales has said making ce...
FINANCE
Welsh local government 'financially unsustainable'
By Martin Ford | 05 December 2024
A finance watchdog has painted a bleak picture of the future for councils in Wales.
POLITICS
Kendall: Local government to join up work opportunities
By Emily Twinch | 26 November 2024
Mayors and councils will be given powers to join up services locally to tackle worklessness, the ...
PROCUREMENT
Much for us to learn from Celtic community wealth building
By Sarah Evans | 25 November 2024
A community wealth building event looking at how the model is being used in the Celtic nations hi...
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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