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SCOTLAND
Scottish Government asks councils to divert funds to cover pay deal
By Emily Twinch | 27 August 2024
The Scottish Government has asked councils to divert funds from a Nature Restoration Fund to help...
FINANCE
Edinburgh backs tourist tax plan
By Ellie Ames | 23 August 2024
Councillors have agreed key details for a visitor levy in Edinburgh that could bring in up to £50...
HOUSING
Call for Government RAAC remediation cash
By Martin Ford | 20 August 2024
Pressure is growing on the Scottish Government to help shoulder the multi-million pound burden of...
PAY
COSLA makes improved pay offer
By Martin Ford | 09 August 2024
Councils have made an improved pay offer to staff in a bid to avert strike action across Scotland.
SOCIAL CARE
Scottish health and social care under 'unsustainable' pressure
By Martin Ford | 26 July 2024
The system of health and social care in Scotland has been labelled ‘unsustainable’ by the Account...
PAY
Pay dispute to stretch into autumn
By Dan Peters | 25 July 2024
Council employers have urged union Unison to ‘think again’ after it decided to conduct a ballot f...
SCOTLAND
Postal vote pressures threaten 'overload'
By Martin Ford | 28 June 2024
A surge of demand for postal votes is threatening to leave people unable to take part in the Gene...
FINANCE
Council plea for landfill ban funding
By Martin Ford | 25 June 2024
The Scottish Government has been asked for funding to implement a looming ban on sending biodegra...
PAY
Unison: More than nine out of 10 council workers reject pay offer
By William Eichler | 17 June 2024
Thousands of council workers in Scotland have voted overwhelmingly to reject a pay offer from loc...
BUSINESS
Biffa buys Renewi business
By Dan Peters | 30 May 2024
Biffa has today entered into an agreement to acquire Renewi’s municipal business in the UK.
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- EXCLUSIVE: Plans for leadership college to be put to Whitehall
- Impact of ICB cuts leads councils to moot legal challenge
- Grasping a once in a lifetime opportunity for councils
- Uncertainty looms over future unitaries' budgets
- Worcestershire CC budget: Social care costs and local government funding pressures
Strategic Lead - Highway Project Delivery
Salary: £63,405 - £70,609 per annum. Incremental progression subject to performance
We are looking for an exceptional strategic leader to join our senior highways management team. Apply for this job
Head of Resident Experience
up to £93k
If you’re a housing professional looking for a job that will stretch and reward you in equal measure Apply for this job
Head of Housing Allocations & Accommodation
up to £93k
If you’re a housing professional looking for a job that will stretch and reward you in equal measure Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Plans for leadership college to be put to Whitehall
- Impact of ICB cuts leads councils to moot legal challenge
- Grasping a once in a lifetime opportunity for councils
- Uncertainty looms over future unitaries' budgets
- Worcestershire CC budget: Social care costs and local government funding pressures
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