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WHITEHALL

Westminster wins legal battle with Holyrood

By Martin Ford | 07 October 2021

The UK Government has blocked two Scottish Parliament Bills after winning the backing of the Supr...

LEGISLATION

Scotland follows Wales in opposing controversial Elections Bill

By Paul Marinko | 04 October 2021

The Scottish Government has paved the way for Scotland to follow Wales in refusing to recommend c...

FINANCE

Watchdog criticises council's slow pace of improvement

By Martin Ford | 04 October 2021

Audit Scotland found South Ayrshire Council had ‘made limited progress on key aspects of Best Val...

FINANCE

Watchdog warns East Dunbartonshire on housing

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2021

The Accounts Commission said the council was well led overall, but raised concerns over the poor ...

WHITEHALL

Pressure grows on government over funds announcement

By Dan Peters | 24 September 2021

Scotland’s council leaders have called for the UK Government to announce the outcome of applicati...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Councils call for 'honesty' on National Care Service costs

By Chris Mahony | 13 September 2021

COSLA has said the funding should instead be invested in care services currently provided by coun...

FINANCE

Angus may use COVID reserves to plug budget holes

By Chris Mahony | 10 September 2021

Angus Council may use reserves put aside for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic to plug looming ...

FINANCE

Scottish councils blindsided over social care reforms

By Chris Mahony | 06 September 2021

Scottish Government proposals around children’s services, community justice and alcohol and drug ...

FINANCE

Council warns of further budget pressure

By Naomi Larsson | 26 August 2021

North Lanarkshire Council has warned of further pressure on budgets amid funding cuts and cost pr...

WHITEHALL

Westminster accused of Scottish 'power grab'

By Martin Ford | 25 August 2021

A minister has suggested the UK Government could bypass Edinburgh to work with councils on infras...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridgeshire County Council

Head of Public Confidence and Assurance

£71,425 - £80,216

The York andNorth YorkshireCombined Authority is at a pivotal point. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority