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HR
A critical role for HR
By Michael Burton | 05 November 2026
While local government reorganisation (LGR) in England is in flux, in Scotland the government recently published its own plans to resurrect a two-tier system with huge implications for staffing and...
SCOTLAND
Council leaders and unions issue uncertainty warning
By William Eichler | 29 October 2026
Local government leaders and trade union bosses have warned the Scottish Government’s proposed re...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Burnham: Scotland 'one of most centralised nations in Europe'
By Dan Peters | 16 October 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he wanted to design a fresh model of ‘regional, economic emp...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Spending on B&Bs for homeless families soars
By By Neil Merrick | 01 October 2026
The cost to councils of placing homeless families in B&Bs has shot up by a quarter, with spending...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Concerns raised over Scots shake-up
By Dan Peters | 28 September 2026
Councillors have raised concerns about the lack of clarity around the consultation process and th...
SCOTLAND
Scots structure plans opens the door to debate
By Heather Jameson | 24 September 2026
If the Scottish Government's plans for council reorganisation offer 'a community led, economicall...
SCOTLAND
Scots council map to be torn up
By Martin Ford | 22 September 2026
The Scottish Government has announced proposals for a major shake-up of councils.
SCOTLAND
Scottish councils press for more powers
By Martin Ford | 14 September 2026
Councils in Scotland are pressing to gain powers over public health, transport and further educat...
FINANCE
Fixing the financial foundations
By Emma Foy | 09 September 2026
Modernising the technology underpinning councils’ finances makes it easier for local authority ma...
SCOTLAND
Scottish local government system to be overhauled
By Martin Ford | 03 September 2026
A ‘new structure for local government in Scotland’ has been announced by first minister John Swin...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Nobody ever voted for a map
By Ben Page | 17 August 2026
Rewiring the State offers the most significant shift in local government for a generation, but th...
Strategic Lead - Highway Project Delivery
Salary: £63,405 - £70,609 per annum. Incremental progression subject to performance
We are looking for an exceptional strategic leader to join our senior highways management team. Apply for this job
Head of Resident Experience
up to £93k
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Head of Housing Allocations & Accommodation
up to £93k
If you’re a housing professional looking for a job that will stretch and reward you in equal measure Apply for this job
Strategic Lead - Highway Project Delivery
Salary: £63,405 - £70,609 per annum. Incremental progression subject to performance
We are looking for an exceptional strategic leader to join our senior highways management team. Apply for this job
Head of Resident Experience
up to £93k
If you’re a housing professional looking for a job that will stretch and reward you in equal measure Apply for this job
Head of Housing Allocations & Accommodation
up to £93k
If you’re a housing professional looking for a job that will stretch and reward you in equal measure Apply for this job
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