Birmingham declares 'major incident' over bin strikes
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

Birmingham declares 'major incident' over bin strikes

By William Eichler | 01 April 2025

Birmingham City Council has declared a major incident to address the impact of long-running bin strikes.

LEGAL

Legal claims against councils hit 10-year high

By Joe Lepper | 05 March 2025

Judicial review applications against councils have hit a 10-year high, analysis of High Court cas...

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

IT woes to cost Birmingham City Council more than £90m

By William Eichler | 21 February 2025

The failed implementation of Birmingham City Council’s new IT system could cost the taxpayer £90m...

EQUAL PAY

Birmingham settles equal pay claim

By Heather Jameson | 10 December 2024

Birmingham City Council has reached an agreement over the equal pay claim that pushed it to issue...

BIRMINGHAM

Brum staff call for security review

By Emily Twinch | 26 November 2024

Birmingham City Council staff have called for a review of security at their offices after three h...

FINANCE

Birmingham commissioners cast doubt on budget

By Martin Ford | 05 September 2024

Commissioners at Birmingham City Council have cast doubt on the authority’s ability to balance it...

PEOPLE

Cadman joins consultancy

By Martin Ford | 24 July 2024

Former Birmingham City Council chief executive Deborah Cadman has joined consultancy Newtrality a...

FINANCE

Birmingham commissioners warn of 'dire' finances

By Martin Ford | 23 July 2024

Birmingham City Council’s finances have been described as ‘dire’ by commissioners as it grapples ...

PODCASTS

The road to financial recovery with Cllr John Cotton

25 March 2024

In this special episode of Our World is Local podcast, Nick Kilby and Heather Jameson travelled t...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Operations

£95,510

At South Tyneside Council, we’re passionate about creating a place where everyone can live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. Apply for this job

South Tyneside Council

Director - Governance

£76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance)

As the Monitoring Officer you will work as part of the ‘Golden Triangle’ with the Head of Paid Service and s.151 officer Apply for this job

North Herts Council

Director - Place

£76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance)

As the Director of Place, you’ll provide a key leadership role in delivering the Council priorities... Apply for this job

North Herts Council