WHITEHALL

Councils call for Full Dispersal clarity

By Dan Peters | 16 May 2023

Home Office officials this week insisted the department’s Full Dispersal asylum policy was ‘well ...

PAY

'Widespread industrial action' warning

By Dan Peters | 10 May 2023

Trade union Unite has warned the Scottish Government and employers there ‘could be widespread ind...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

New Fife chief appointed

By Martin Ford | 09 May 2023

Fife Council has appointed Ken Gourlay as its next chief executive officer.

PAY

COSLA 'disappointment' as pay offer rejected

By Martin Ford | 28 April 2023

Trade unions have voted to reject a pay offer put forward by the Convention of Scottish Local Aut...

HEALTH

'Action needed now' to safeguard Integration Joint Boards

By Martin Ford | 06 April 2023

A report published today by the Accounts Commission on IJBs during 2021-22 found ‘efficiency and ...

DEVOLUTION

Making devo work in Scotland

By George Thorley | 04 April 2023

With the arrival of a new First Minister, George Thorley wonders if now is the time for a new for...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Glasgow seeks more powers

By Martin Ford | 28 March 2023

Glasgow is to formally approach Holyrood and Westminster for more powers to help revitalise its c...

HUMAN RESOURCES

COSLA announces new chief executive

By William Eichler | 27 March 2023

The national association of Scottish councils today announced a new chief executive.

FINANCE

Scots see council tax hikes of up to 10%

By Heather Jameson | 15 March 2023

Most local authorities in Scotland have raised their council tax by around five percent, after an...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

International Women's Day: The local cost of barriers to women's paid work

By Ann McGauran | 08 March 2023

New analysis launched on International Women’s Day highlights the impact on regional economies of...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council