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FINANCE
Participatory budgeting given go ahead in Scotland
By Hiba Mahamadi | 30 October 2017
Residents in Scotland will be given a say in how £100m of council funds are to be used after a ‘l...
BUSINESS
Black: Barclay Review was missed opportunity
By Dan Peters | 25 October 2017
Scotland’s Barclay Review into business rates was a ‘missed opportunity’ that did not go far enou...
SOCIAL CARE
Scottish councils want to continue working with the EU
By Hiba Mahamadi | 24 October 2017
The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities met with the chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier to d...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
No council tax for care leavers
18 October 2017
A charity has backed the Scottish Government’s decision to exempt care leavers from council tax.
FINANCE
Scottish councils given warning of further local cuts
By Hiba Mahamadi | 10 October 2017
Scottish Labour’s deputy leader has warned councils they face £800m more cuts to local services b...
FINANCE
We can be the solution, not the problem
By Archie Dryburgh | 04 October 2017
As the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities’ meets for its Annual Conference in Crieff this w...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Care across the border: embracing the shared challenges
By Stephen Moir | 04 October 2017
Dr Stephen Moir looks at the social care approaches across England and Scotland and argues there ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Warning for councils after wall collapse
By Laura Sharman | 03 October 2017
Local authorities have been warned they must not ‘contract out’ the safety of new public building...
EDUCATION
Ministers hand councils new education role
By Mark Conrad | 02 October 2017
Scottish ministers have watered down plans to reduce council influence over schools.
WHITEHALL
Government to press ahead with Universal Credit despite growing criticism
By Dan Peters | 02 October 2017
Work and pensions secretary, David Gauke, has committed to pressing ahead with Universal Credit d...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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