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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...
PAY
Grievance forces Scottish councils to increase pay for chiefs
By Dan Peters | 03 March 2023
Scottish councils have been forced to axe the pay cap on chief executives after a successful grie...
COUNCILLORS
Leader falls on sword following budget failure
By Martin Ford | 01 March 2023
The SNP leader of Dumfries & Galloway Council has quit after his party’s budget failed to pass.
FINANCE
Ruling party fails to pass budget
By Martin Ford | 24 February 2023
The Labour administration of Edinburgh City Council has failed to get its budget passed.
PAY
Councils benefit from Holyrood windfall
By Martin Ford | 22 February 2023
Scottish authorities are to receive an extra £100m funding in a last-minute addition to Holyrood’...
PAY
Equality matters
By Tracey Lee | 15 February 2023
There is no financial reason why employers should treat senior officers less generously on pay th...
WELFARE
Council benefits teams struggling, auditors warn
By Mark Conrad | 14 February 2023
People are waiting longer for housing benefit claims while Scotland’s councils face soaring workl...
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£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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