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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...
UNIONS
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...
COUNCIL TAX
Charity working for council to cut 500 jobs
By William Eichler | 27 July 2021
The charity delivering cultural and leisure services in Glasgow on behalf of the city council is ...
PAY
Chiefs receive lower pay offer
By Dan Peters | 27 July 2021
Council employers have offered an improved 'final' pay offer to staff but have offered council ch...
HEALTH
Vaccinated social care staff no longer required to self-isolate
By William Eichler | 19 July 2021
Health leaders have been left divided by the Government’s announcement that fully vaccinated soci...
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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