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SCOTLAND
Scottish census extended amid low completion rate
By Chris Mahony | 03 May 2022
The Scottish Government has extended the deadline for census returns by four weeks in a bid to bo...
LEGAL
Court rules housing for homeless families must be appropriate
By Martin Ford | 29 April 2022
A judicial review at the Court of Session in Scotland has concluded councils have an ‘absolute du...
WHITEHALL
Government adviser urges ministers to expand Housing First
By Dan Peters | 19 April 2022
Ministers must pile further cash into Housing First schemes if they want to meet their target of ...
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...
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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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