Unions

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 October 2016

Council bosses and trade union leaders have called on the Welsh Government to restore local gover...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Carers sue council in historic minimum wage claim

By Thomas Bridge | 14 September 2016

Haringey LBC and care contractors are being taken to court over an alleged failure to pay the min...

FINANCE

Bristol mayor urged to confront PM after voluntary redundancy offer

By Sam Clayden | 23 August 2016

Bristol’s mayor has been urged to confront the prime minister over the city council’s ‘dire finan...

WHITEHALL

Unison in battle to represent members on council pension funds

By Dan Peters | 10 August 2016

Trade union Unison is fighting for representation on the eight pension pools to be formed by Engl...

FINANCE

Senior officer pay rises defended

By William Eichler | 05 August 2016

Manchester City Council has defended proposed pay rises for its managers against accusations they...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Council staff 'worked into the ground' because of cuts

By Sam Clayden | 22 June 2016

Local government workers have experienced unprecedented pressure and stress in the workplace beca...

WHITEHALL

Ofqual chair's move to Ofsted raises 'impartiality' questions

By Sam Clayden | 14 June 2016

Teachers' unions have blasted the appointment of Ofqual chair Amanda Spielman as the next Ofsted ...

Private matters

02 June 2016

The privatisation of public services has always been a highly contentious issue that can ignite r...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Let councils decide where to invest

17 May 2016

Calls are growing for the law to change so it stresses councils have the power to decide where th...

WHITEHALL

Union calls for pensions law change

By Laura Sharman | 11 May 2016

UK law should be changed to incorporate a European directive that stresses councils have the powe...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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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

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South Derbyshire District Council