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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 reforms are creating uncertainty for the council workforce.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Rowlands set to stay on until 2028
By Heather Jameson | 27 October 2026
Local Government Association (LGA) interim chief executive Jenny Rowlands will remain in the job ...
STANDARDS
Local government demands action on online abuse
By Martin Ford | 21 October 2026
Local government has called for ministers to hold social media firms responsible for online abuse...
COUNCIL STAFF
Missing link in council capacity
By Steve Wilson | 01 October 2026
Agency staff should be seen as more than a necessary evil, writes Steve Wilson.
EQUAL PAY
Glasgow backs down after equal pay threat
By William Eichler | 25 September 2026
Glasgow City Council’s leadership has insisted it remains ‘fully committed’ to working with union...
PROCUREMENT
Action plan accepted after procurement failures
By Dan Peters | 24 September 2026
Havant BC will implement an ‘enhanced programme’ of staff training and governance after officers ...
PAY
Unions accept 3.3% pay offer
By Neil Merrick | 25 August 2026
Widespread strike action in local government appears to have been averted after two of the three ...
RECRUITMENT
Stop chasing talent – grow it!
By Tim Jones | 15 July 2026
Local government must stop poaching talent and invest in building the next generation of finance ...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Employers defend pay stance
By Dan Peters | 14 July 2026
Employers have denied they are playing parts of the sector off against each other by offering dif...
WORKFORCE
Council workers left 'mentally exhausted'
By Joe Lepper | 07 July 2026
More than a quarter of council workers leave work at the end of the day feeling ‘mentally exhaust...
ELECTIONS
EXCLUSIVE: Officers warn of looming elections systems failure
By Martin Ford | 18 June 2026
The elections system is under ‘increasing strain’ and ‘likely to fail’ if put under further press...
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Head of Employment Policy and Practice
£84,459-£92,332
Shaping the future of employment practice in one of London's most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Head of Internal Audit, Anti-Fraud & Risk
£84,459-£92,332
Providing assurance, protecting public resources and strengthening resilience Apply for this job
Director of Compliance
£111,248
Strengthening governance, assurance and organisational confidence Apply for this job
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
- Budget 2026: Healey's first Budget delivers fiscal devo vision
- Budget 2026: Chancellor confirms £285m Good Growth funding
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