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WHITEHALL

All regions told to take asylum seekers

By Dan Peters | 14 April 2022

All regions of England, Scotland and Wales will be expected to take a share of asylum seekers und...

FINANCE

Government unveils £2.6bn UK Shared Prosperity Fund

By Martin Ford | 13 April 2022

The Scottish and Welsh Governments say they have been short-changed by the UK Shared Prosperity F...

SCOTLAND

Council call to invest in staff

By Chris Mahony | 11 April 2022

Local government leaders have warned the Scottish Government must recognise and invest in council...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Dumfries and Galloway appoints new chief

By Martin Ford | 08 April 2022

Dawn Roberts, who has worked in local government for more than 25 years, will take over from inte...

COUNCILLORS

Scots watchdog castigates Islands over joint board

By Chris Mahony | 22 March 2022

A Scots watchdog has issued a scathing report, criticising unlawful decision-making and governanc...

FINANCE

Uncertain future for Scottish councils' finances

By Martin Ford | 10 March 2022

The Accounts Commission found councils were grappling with funding reductions and restrictions as...

AUDIT

Deadline laid down for councillors' improvement

By Martin Ford | 07 March 2022

Members at Moray Council have been given a year to show ‘strong cohesive leadership’ by a local g...

SOCIAL CARE

Care minister tells services to 'start listening'

By Martin Ford | 03 March 2022

Scottish social care minister Kevin Stewart has said services need to be more ‘person-centred’.

SCOTLAND

Councils demand to know more about deposit return scheme

By Martin Ford | 09 February 2022

Councils are unsure about the full implications of deposit return schemes ahead of their rollout,...

FINANCE

Government sign-off required to 'unlock' UKSPF

By Martin Ford | 08 February 2022

Councils will have to draw up investment plans to access the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF), the...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

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Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council