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COSLA condemns Holyrood budget offer

By Sam Clayden | 29 January 2016

Scottish leaders have branded the package of measures put forward by Holyrood as ‘totally unaccep...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

COSLA hires new chief

By Heather Jameson | 27 January 2016

COSLA has appointed Sally Loudon as it’s new chief executive, replacing current incumbent Rory Mair.

FINANCE

Middle class sheltered from cuts, says COSLA boss

By Jamie Hailstone | 25 January 2016

One of the most senior figures in Scottish local government has claimed the middle classes have b...

WHITEHALL

Sturgeon's City Deal plea to Cameron

By Jamie Hailstone | 22 January 2016

Scotland’s First Minister has urged David Cameron to sign a multi-million pound city deal for Abe...

FINANCE

No contract for Highland Council

By Jamie Hailstone | 19 January 2016

The Scottish Government has refused to let Highland Council buy out a series of school constructi...

FINANCE

Mansion tax floated in Scotland

By Mark Whitehead | 18 January 2016

Raising cash through a ‘mansion tax’ is among proposals to deal with funding cuts amid rising ten...

FINANCE

Council tax freeze rebellion threat grows

By Heather Jameson | 14 January 2016

The Scottish Government is facing a council tax freeze rebellion as some of the 32 councils consi...

WHITEHALL

Call for Scottish devolution debate

By Dan Peters | 21 December 2015

The Scottish Secretary has called for an ‘urgent’ national debate on the devolution of power from...

FINANCE

Integration cash and council tax freeze in settlement

By Dan Peters | 16 December 2015

Local authorities in Scotland will receive £250m from the NHS as part of a ‘radical reform to the...

WHITEHALL

Local government employment lowest for 16 years

By Michael Burton | 16 December 2015

Local government employment is now the lowest for at least 16 years, according to figures from th...

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frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Locality

£55,979.00, Grade 13

Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with outstanding leadership. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Lead with Purpose. Build on Excellence. Shape the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Sefton. Apply for this job

Sefton Borough Council

Strategic Finance Business Partners (five roles)

up to £80k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council