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WHITEHALL

Regulator calls for 'substantial' planning intervention

By Mark Conrad | 26 February 2024

The planning system requires ‘substantial intervention’ by the Government to ensure consistent de...

COUNCIL TAX

Council rejects tax freeze offer

By Martin Ford | 23 February 2024

Argyll and Bute Council has become the first to reject the Scottish Government’s council tax freeze.

FINANCE

Scottish council leaders call for £45m boost

By Dan Peters | 12 February 2024

Scottish council leaders have called for the £45m Barnett consequentials from a £600m boost to th...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Scottish devolution: Time to re-boot

By George Thorley | 09 February 2024

It’s time for an informed debate in Scotland on the next stage of the devolution journey, says Ge...

HOUSING

Scotland's homelessness system 'at risk of failure'

By Martin Ford | 02 February 2024

Scotland’s homelessness system is on the brink of collapse, according to the country’s housing wa...

FINANCE

Council leaders demand right to set tax levels

By Andrew Vaux | 26 January 2024

Local authority leaders in Scotland have renewed their fight to set their own council taxes – des...

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...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

up to £165,000

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Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

Finance Manager - Financial Systems and Control

£51,356 - £52,413

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for systems improvement and strategic impact? Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Assistant Director Strategy & Community Regeneration

£100,592 - £106,591 per annum

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Newcastle City Council