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PAY
It's quite simple: just pay women fairly
By Heather Jameson | 20 August 2024
For a sector that prides itself on fairness and equality, the history of single status pay claims...
UNIONS
Strikes loom for councils
By Martin Ford | 20 August 2024
Several local authorities are set for industrial action later this month in an escalation of disp...
PAY
Fresh pay talks call rejected
By Martin Ford | 13 August 2024
A call by unions to return to the negotiating table over pay has been rebuffed.
PAY
COSLA makes improved pay offer
By Martin Ford | 09 August 2024
Councils have made an improved pay offer to staff in a bid to avert strike action across Scotland.
COUNCILLORS
The sector's politicians have their families, responsibilities and mortgages, too
By By Claire Kober | 06 August 2024
The talent drain of councillors is a serious issue for the sector coming at a time when the mood ...
PAY
Pay dispute to stretch into autumn
By Dan Peters | 25 July 2024
Council employers have urged union Unison to ‘think again’ after it decided to conduct a ballot f...
PAY
GMB accepts local government pay offer
By Paul Marinko | 11 July 2024
The GMB has split the union response on sector pay after coming out in support of the offer from ...
PAY
Unison members reject pay offer
By Dan Peters | 04 July 2024
Local government members of trade union Unison in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have voted ...
PAY
Unison: More than nine out of 10 council workers reject pay offer
By William Eichler | 17 June 2024
Thousands of council workers in Scotland have voted overwhelmingly to reject a pay offer from loc...
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Chief Executive
£188,576 - £201,902 (pay award pending)
Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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