Unions

By Jonathan Werran | 19 July 2017

A disproportionate share of low-paid workers makes town hall employers more exposed to a hike in ...

PAY

Why 1% is not an option

By Heather Wakefield | 19 July 2017

Heather Wakefield argues it’s time for the Treasury to put its hands in its pockets for vital wor...

FINANCE

Bring back business rates retention plans, government urged

By Hiba Mahamadi | 04 July 2017

The chairman of the Local Government Association (LGA), Lord Porter, has called on the Government...

FINANCE

Unison calls for lifting of 1% public sector pay cap

By Dan Peters | 21 June 2017

General secretary of trade union Unison, Dave Prentis, this week called on the Government to lift...

FINANCE

Council hits back amid strike action threat

By William Eichler | 31 May 2017

Refuse workers in Birmingham have started voting on strike action amid accusations of financial m...

PAY

Boost for women in equal pay fight

By Dan Peters | 31 May 2017

Thousands of low paid women have been given permission to proceed with their equal pay claims aga...

No re-run for union's general secretary ballot

By Mark Conrad | 24 May 2017

Local government’s biggest trade union, Unison, will not be forced to re-run a controversial ball...

UNIONS

Unison tests new laws – by balloting staff over pay offer

By Mark Conrad | 24 May 2017

Unison Scotland has launched the first major test of new trade union legislation by balloting sta...

LEGISLATION

Welsh industrial action legislation amended

By Hiba Mahamadi | 08 May 2017

Public sector employers in Wales will no longer be able to use temporary workers to cover the wor...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Union call to address sector's gender inequality

By Dan Peters | 02 May 2017

The under-representation of women in local government over the past 20 years has a ‘systemic impa...

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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