CHIEF EXECUTIVES

COSLA hires new chief

By Heather Jameson | 27 January 2016

COSLA has appointed Sally Loudon as it’s new chief executive, replacing current incumbent Rory Mair.

FINANCE

Middle class sheltered from cuts, says COSLA boss

By Jamie Hailstone | 25 January 2016

One of the most senior figures in Scottish local government has claimed the middle classes have b...

FINANCE

Mansion tax floated in Scotland

By Mark Whitehead | 18 January 2016

Raising cash through a ‘mansion tax’ is among proposals to deal with funding cuts amid rising ten...

FINANCE

Council tax freeze rebellion threat grows

By Heather Jameson | 14 January 2016

The Scottish Government is facing a council tax freeze rebellion as some of the 32 councils consi...

FINANCE

Commission to call for scrapping of council tax

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 December 2015

A cross-party group of politicians and finance experts will today call for an end to the current ...

FINANCE

Holyrood puts authorities in a 'straitjacket'

08 December 2015

Scottish council leaders have accused Holyrood of punishing local authorities and putting them in...

FINANCE

Whitehall 'putting frontline at risk'

By Sam Clayden | 25 November 2015

Wales’ public services minister has blamed Whitehall for putting the frontline at risk, but sugge...

WHITEHALL

Minister accuses Whitehall of putting frontline at risk

By Sam Clayden | 23 November 2015

Wales’ public services minister has blamed Whitehall for putting the frontline at risk, but sugge...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Unions accept 2.5% pay rise offer from COSLA

By Thomas Bridge | 02 October 2015

A 2.5% pay rise will be awarded to Scottish local government staff after trade unions accepted a ...

WHITEHALL

Councils to get more cash to help refugees

By Jamie Hailstone | 02 October 2015

The Government has confirmed additional funding is on the way to help local authorities house and...

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Commissioning Manager - Design Services

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commissioning Manager (Design Services) to join our dynamic team. Apply for this job

Mansfield District Council

Corporate Director of Wellbeing

£153k (pay award pending)

This is a career-defining opportunity to lead one of the most critical and wide-reaching roles at BCP Council Apply for this job

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Director of Planning and Economy

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