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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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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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