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FINANCE

Concerned watchdog in warning over council's savings plan

By Dan Peters | 15 December 2016

East Dunbartonshire Council needs to do a lot more to save the £28m it needs to over the next thr...

DEVOLUTION

Dugdale: Reverse attack on local democracy

By Sam Clayden | 07 December 2016

The Scottish Labour leader has outlined radical plans to reshape the UK into a federal state and ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Tinlin to retire next year

06 December 2016

Southend Council chief executive Rob Tinlin has announced plans to retire in March 2017.

FINANCE

Funding reductions force 7,000 job cuts

By Laura Sharman | 05 December 2016

Scottish councils have been forced to cut 7,000 jobs in the past year due to £350m funding cuts, ...

WHITEHALL

Scots councils demand more powers

By Jamie Hailstone | 29 November 2016

Councils in Scotland have urged Holyrood to devolve more powers following an intervention by the ...

FINANCE

Audit warning over Scottish councils

By Jamie Hailstone | 29 November 2016

Auditors have warned ‘significant challenges lie ahead’ for Scottish local authorities trying to ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Autumn Statement: Devolution remains 'at heart' of government approach

By Dan Peters | 23 November 2016

Devolution remains ‘at the heart’ of the Government’s approach to supporting local growth, chance...

BUSINESS

Interserve dropped after failure to deliver

By Jamie Hailstone | 23 November 2016

Interserve has been sacked from a major city waste project after ‘repeatedly’ failing to meet del...

FINANCE

'Write off our debts to save services,' say Green MSPs

By Dan Peters | 23 November 2016

Green MSPs have called for £11.5bn of long-term debt held by Scotland’s councils to be written of...

WHITEHALL

COSLA: Communities can take no more pain

By William Eichler | 22 November 2016

Local government is at a ‘defining moment’ and communities ‘can take no more pain,’ Scottish coun...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council