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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...
UNIONS
Scottish union to hold nationwide strike ballot
By Martin Ford | 24 August 2021
Councils in Scotland have been put on notice as Unison ballots members over industrial action.
HEALTH
Becoming a trusted news source for care in Scotland
By Jenny Copland | 23 August 2021
Jenny Copland of the Care Inspectorate discusses how putting simple measures in place before COVI...
SOCIAL CARE
Highland alarm at care proposals
By Martin Ford | 16 August 2021
The council is to ask for an extension to the Scottish Government’s consultation on its planned N...
SOLACE
Call for fair funding for Scottish councils
By Martin Ford | 16 August 2021
Councils should not have their ‘hands tied’ by funding constraints, the Scottish Government has b...
FINANCE
Tax 'loophole' costs councils £110m
By Martin Ford | 09 August 2021
New research suggests business rates relief for holiday lets is currently worth £110m a year.
COUNCIL TAX
Charity working for council to cut 500 jobs
By William Eichler | 27 July 2021
The charity delivering cultural and leisure services in Glasgow on behalf of the city council is ...
FINANCE
Peers call for council tax reform
By Dan Peters | 26 July 2021
A cross-party chorus of peers has called for reform of the council tax system and new bands to be...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
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
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
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