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FINANCE

Government cash for affordable housing

By Dan Peters | 13 June 2017

More than £1.75bn will be allocated to councils as part of a Scottish government commitment to st...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Scottish Government responds to councils' campaign

By Hiba Mahamadi | 12 June 2017

The Scottish Government has said a new bill will meet the needs of its island communities.

BUSINESS RATES

Rates increase warning after empty shops increase

By Mark Conrad | 15 May 2017

Scotland’s retailers have warned policymakers against a hike in business rates beyond the Barclay...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Tributes paid to former Accounts Commission chair

By Heather Jameson | 10 May 2017

Former chair of the Accounts Commission, Douglas Sinclair, died last week after stepping down fro...

ELECTIONS

Conservatives come out top in local elections

By Mark Conrad | 05 May 2017

Results from the local elections have featured significant gains for the Conservative Party, incl...

FINANCE

Scrap private finance for public buildings, says Unite

By Dan Peters | 20 April 2017

Trade union Unite has called for the use of private finance to build public buildings in Scotland...

WHITEHALL

Local democracy 'needs to be revitalised'

By William Eichler | 18 April 2017

A think-tank has published a blueprint for a complete overhaul of local governance in Scotland.

PAY

Unison Scotland in strike ballot

By Mark Conrad | 11 April 2017

Scotland’s largest local government trade union is to ballot its members over possible strike act...

FINANCE

Think-tank calls for fiscal devolution

By William Eichler | 10 April 2017

Council tax and business rates in Scotland should be devolved in full to local authorities, a thi...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Johnson: Scotland could use debt as bargaining chip

By Sam Clayden | 31 March 2017

Scotland could use its share of the national debt as a bargaining chip in the independence debate...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Director of Community

£105,727 - £129,293 p.a, plus Essential Car User Allowance

Wealden is a place where people and nature thrive together.   At Wealden District Council, we pride ourselves on delivering five-star customer serv... Apply for this job

Wealden

Programme Director

£82,030 to £90,788

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in this role, this is a very exciting time for Barrow. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council