PAY

Sandwell refuse workers call halt to strike

By Chris Mahony | 22 July 2022

Refuse workers in Sandwell MBC have called off a planned strike due to start next week after acce...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Employers warn against local pay deals

By Chris Mahony | 19 July 2022

Councils have been warned against undermining the ‘fundamental integrity’ of national talks by ag...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Councils told to budget more for pay

By Dan Peters | 27 June 2022

Councils are busy reviewing their budgets after hearing more funding will be needed for higher-th...

SOCIAL CARE

National Care Service denounced as 'power grab'

By Martin Ford | 23 June 2022

The National Care Service Bill unveiled by the Scottish Government has been denounced as a ‘power...

WHITEHALL

Union questions Government severance pay guidance

By Mark Whitehead | 14 June 2022

Government advice that councils should reduce severance payments to bring them into line with the...

SOCIAL CARE

Fresh strike warning for sector

By Dan Peters | 13 June 2022

Unions have warned of more local government strikes.

WELFARE

Cuts and industrial action warning for Scotland

By Dan Peters | 10 June 2022

Scottish councils have warned of cuts to essential services and the ‘strong likelihood of industr...

PAY

Unions demand 'substantial' pay increase

By Dan Peters | 06 June 2022

Councils will be consulted this month after local government trade unions demanded a ‘substantial...

PAY

GMB warning over council strikes

By Heather Jameson | 30 May 2022

Employers in Scotland have been urged to increase their pay offer, in the run up to a ballot over...

WHITEHALL

Government dismisses union's payout view

By Mark Conrad | 17 May 2022

New Government guidance attempting to limit special severance payments (SSPs) contradicts advice ...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council