Scotland

By Dan Peters | 21 March 2019

‘More fundamental, transformational changes are needed in service provision’ by Scottish councils...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Inspection endorses Moray children's services leadership

By Martin Ford | 19 March 2019

Confidence has been restored in the leadership of children’s services in Moray, according to a ne...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Interim Beattie secures permanent role

By Martin Ford | 07 March 2019

Stirling Council has confirmed Carol Beattie as its new chief executive officer.

FINANCE

Council budget 'unsustainable for the future'

By Dan Peters | 27 February 2019

Shetland Islands Council will grab £3.5m from its reserves to balance its 2019/20 budget.

BUSINESS

Three-year rates revaluation cycle to come to Scotland

By Chris Mahony | 25 February 2019

The Scottish Government will introduce a three-year business rates revaluation cycle to ensure th...

PLANNING

Planners in growth and infrastructure warning

By Martin Ford | 21 February 2019

Large-scale infrastructure projects and construction-led economic growth in Scotland are at risk ...

LEISURE

Edinburgh votes in favour of tourism tax

By William Eichler | 08 February 2019

Edinburgh city councillors have voted in favour of what could be the UK’s first tourism tax.

Glasgow councillors back £500m payout to end dispute

By Martin Ford | 07 February 2019

Glasgow’s leader has declared its long-running equal pay dispute over today as a £500m compensati...

FINANCE

'Cuts begin to bite' for Scottish authorities

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2019

Funding cuts are finally beginning to take their toll as Scottish councils can no longer protect ...

PAY

Unions divided over Scottish councils' pay offer

By Martin Ford | 04 February 2019

Scottish local authorities’ latest pay offer has received a mixed reaction from union members.

Service Director Infrastructure and Major Projects

Up to £103,000 per annum

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Buckinghamshire Council

Assistant Director for Safeguarding

£108,258

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

Salary: £108,312 - £125,565

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Thurrock Borough Council