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HUMAN RESOURCES
Grasping the thistle
By Michael Burton | 02 November 2021
So much of the pandemic’s huge challenges involve workforce issues, as Steven McNab, outgoing pre...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Questions over taskforce purpose
By Dan Peters | 19 October 2021
Local government associations have called for ministers to define the purpose of a new taskforce ...
AUDIT
Benefits teams overcome COVID challenges
By Martin Ford | 08 October 2021
Most councils in Scotland maintained or improved benefits services during the COVID-19 pandemic w...
HOUSING
Scotland has made progress in ending homelessness, says new report
08 October 2021
Better emergency accommodation and extending the temporary ban on eviction orders enforcement hav...
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...
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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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