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FINANCE

'Well-run' council faces £80m budget gap

By Martin Ford | 25 March 2026

A council is facing one of the biggest budget gaps in Scotland despite being ‘well run’, a watchd...

FINANCE

IFS: Mansion tax a 'poor substitute' for comprehensive reform

By Martin Ford | 18 March 2026

The Scottish Government’s mansion tax must be a springboard for further council tax reform, the I...

SOCIAL CARE

How do we make a success of a National Care Service?

By William Burns | 11 March 2026

England, Scotland and Wales are at different stages of their journey towards a National Care Serv...

SCOTLAND

Scottish councils reject World Cup bank holiday

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2026

An overwhelming majority of Scottish councils have so far rejected giving staff time off for June...

TRANSFORMATION

Scottish IJBs at 'critical point', commission finds

By Lee Peart | 26 February 2026

Integration Joint Boards (IJBs) have reached a critical point in Scotland, with a significant ris...

EMERGENCY PLANNING

Finding 'ordinary' ways to build up local resilience

By Jim Savege | 16 February 2026

By mobilising community groups, councils are building proactive ways of responding to emergencie...

FINANCE

Scottish councils struggle to close budget gaps

By Martin Ford | 10 February 2026

Councils are struggling to balance their books following the announcement of the Scottish Budget.

FINANCE

Lessons in tourism levies

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2026

Powers to implement visitor levies will soon be available in all corners of the country. Martin F...

FINANCE

Scottish councils' budget gap to hit £1bn

By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

Scottish councils’ struggles to balance their books is impacting on services, according to a fina...

HOUSING

Scottish councils failing to spend house building funds

By Neil Merrick | 21 January 2026

Councils and housing associations in Scotland are failing to spend significant sums put aside for...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Law, Governance, Policy and HR - Monitoring Officer

£107,232 to £112,065

This is a pivotal role, providing leadership across legal, HR, electoral and policy services at a defining moment for local government. Apply for this job

Rushcliffe Borough Council

Corporate Director Children's Services

£Competitive

Children's Services plays a critical role in shaping the future of Buckinghamshire. Apply for this job

Buckinghamshire Council

Director of Public Health

£116,667 - £139,386

Redbridge is an ambitious east London borough, one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse in the capital. Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

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