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FINANCE

Scots councils face 'difficult decisions' over budgets

By Mark Conrad | 16 January 2024

Scotland’s councils need to ‘innovate at pace’ and make ‘difficult decisions about cuts to servic...

SCOTLAND

Accounts Commission highlights 'strong leadership' at Dumfries and Galloway

By Andrew Vaux | 11 January 2024

An Accounts Commission report has praised Dumfries and Galloway Council’s leadership and finances...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Edinburgh chief executive to retire

By Martin Ford | 10 January 2024

The chief executive of Edinburgh City Council has announced that he is to retire.

HEALTH

Scots Gov should not mark own report card

By George Thorley | 08 January 2024

The Scottish Parliament should appoint an independent external organisation to validate the Natio...

FINANCE

Council tax freeze to cost £156m

By Martin Ford | 02 January 2024

Scottish councils face a real terms cut of up to £156m next year as a result of the council tax f...

FINANCE

Scottish finance settlement 'is not enough'

By Martin Ford | 19 December 2023

The Scottish Government has said councils will receive the equivalent of a 5% council tax increas...

FINANCE

Council tax freeze costs Scottish Government £300m

By Mark Conrad | 15 December 2023

Fully funding local authorities for Scotland’s council tax freeze contributes significantly to th...

FINANCE

One in four Scottish councils have doubts over budgets

By Martin Ford | 12 December 2023

One in four Scottish councils fear they will be unable to balance their 2024-25 budgets, a new Lo...

SOCIAL CARE

Scots make bumpy start – but will England follow the plan?

By Paul Marinko | 11 December 2023

As the relationship between Scottish councils, unions and Holyrood ministers remains tense as the...

FINANCE

COSLA ramps up Budget lobbying

By Mark Conrad | 04 December 2023

Well-funded councils are the key to unlocking the potential within Scotland’s communities, town h...

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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

Deputy Team Manager

£50,574 - £53,607

Strength in people. Strength in communities. Strength in diversity. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Chief Executive

Up to £177,821 per annum

At City of York Council, we are proud of our strong civic identity, heritage, and ambition. Apply for this job

City of York Council