Unions

By Martin Ford | 11 October 2021

Strike action by refuse workers in Brighton will continue after union representatives walked out ...

PAY

More unions announce strike ballots

By Martin Ford | 06 October 2021

Two more trade unions have moved a step closer to industrial action after members rejected the la...

PAY

Unison warns of strike action over pay

By Dan Peters | 04 October 2021

Trade union Unison has warned of future strike action unless local government employers improve t...

FINANCE

£3bn gap looms for councils

By Dan Peters | 24 August 2021

Councils in England, Wales and Scotland are grappling with huge budget deficits totalling more th...

Scottish union to hold nationwide strike ballot

By Martin Ford | 24 August 2021

Councils in Scotland have been put on notice as Unison ballots members over industrial action.

PAY

Three unions head to pay ballots

By Martin Ford | 20 August 2021

Unions have recommended members reject the pay offer tabled to local government workers.

PAY

The local government workforce: equal by default

By Heather Wakefield | 19 August 2021

The APSE Commission message is clear: we need a well-trained, properly rewarded workforce to meet...

UNIONS

Strike action at Ealing ends

By Martin Ford | 05 August 2021

There will be no return to the picket lines after an agreement has been reached between the Unite...

UNIONS

Union concerns over homeworking

By Martin Ford | 04 August 2021

A council’s plans to close offices and increase homeworking for staff have come under fire from a...

UNIONS

Unions urge pinged staff to isolate

By Paul Marinko | 02 August 2021

Unions have urged waste and recycling staff to stay at home if ‘pinged’ by the COVID-19 app despi...

Director of Housing Luton Council

£97,746 - £103,605 + £3,990 Car Benefit

You’ll bring innovation and collaboration to address the challenges of homelessness in Luton. Apply for this job

Luton Borough Council

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

Director of Housing Luton Council

£97,746 - £103,605 + £3,990 Car Benefit

You’ll bring innovation and collaboration to address the challenges of homelessness in Luton. Apply for this job

Luton Borough Council

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