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SCOTLAND

Jack for Scotland

21 April 2021

The Conservatives’ obsession with the Union Jack shows no sign of flagging.

BUSINESS RATES

Scotland 'should grasp nettle' of council tax reform

By Martin Ford | 15 April 2021

Holyrood should go further in overhauling taxation, research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies ...

PAY

Unison urges members to vote for strike

By Martin Ford | 14 April 2021

Scotland’s biggest public service trade union has advised council workers to vote for industrial ...

LEGAL

Westminster to face Holyrood in court

By Martin Ford | 13 April 2021

The UK Government claims two proposed Scottish laws designed to protect councils and children und...

PAY

COSLA pay offer 'slap in the face,' says union

By William Eichler | 18 March 2021

Trade union Unison has accused the body representing local authorities in Scotland of making a pa...

SCOTLAND

Scottish pandemic recovery prospects 'severely eroded'

By Martin Ford | 10 March 2021

The prospects for post-pandemic recovery in Scotland have been 'severely eroded' by funding const...

WHITEHALL

BUDGET 2021: New freeport sites confirmed

By Chris Ames | 03 March 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak closed his Budget speech today with a commitment to eight new freeport sit...

FINANCE

Conservative call to ring-fence budget for councils

By Dan Peters | 25 February 2021

A new Barnett-type formula should be introduced that would legally mandate the Scottish Governmen...

FINANCE

Scottish councils receive £275m COVID-19 boost

By Martin Ford | 17 February 2021

The Scottish Government has announced £275m of additional funding for local authorities to assist...

SCOTLAND

New review puts case for a National Care Service in Scotland

11 February 2021

An independent review of adult care services in Scotland has called for urgent improvements in wo...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

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

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