LEGAL

Named person scheme dropped

By Dan Peters | 20 September 2019

A mandatory named person scheme for every child in Scotland – underpinned by law – will not now h...

WHITEHALL

Hopes of devolution framework revival

By Dan Peters | 10 September 2019

Sector sources remain hopeful that the long-promised devolution framework could still be revived ...

FINANCE

Edinburgh welcomes tourism tax plan

By Dan Peters | 09 September 2019

SNP-controlled Edinburgh City Council has welcomed the inclusion of a Transient Visitor Levy Bill...

FINANCE

Conservatives in Scottish mayoral call

By Dan Peters | 06 September 2019

Scotland’s seven cities should have directly-elected mayors or provosts, the Scottish Conservativ...

WHITEHALL

Review for SEND support

By Dan Peters | 06 September 2019

The Government has announced a major review into the support offered to children and young people...

SCOTLAND

Really Big Country

04 September 2019

Whitehall’s knowledge of the country beyond SW1 has long been in question.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Wheatley at 50 – plus ça change?

By Bill Howat | 04 September 2019

In 1969, the Wheatley review of Scottish local government said something was seriously wrong with...

WHITEHALL

Casey calls for humanitarian help for homeless

By Heather Jameson | 04 September 2019

The Home Office should provide a ‘humanitarian safety net’ for people in Scotland who can’t acces...

FINANCE

Scottish councils face up to £59m planning costs

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2019

The Planning Act could cost councils in Scotland up to £59m over the next 10 years in new burdens.

FINANCE

Watchdog tells Perth & Kinross to tackle 'underperforming' services

By Martin Ford | 27 August 2019

Perth & Kinross Council has been warned it must tackle underperforming services by a watchdog des...

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Service Director Infrastructure and Major Projects

Up to £103,000 per annum

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving infrastructure major projects to success? Apply for this job

Buckinghamshire Council

Assistant Director for Safeguarding

£108,258

Recognised for our innovation and investment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

Salary: £108,312 - £125,565

At Thurrock we take a whole council approach to improving the lives of our children and young people, placing them at the heart of all that we do Apply for this job

Thurrock Borough Council