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WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Unions poised to submit inflation-busting pay claim
By Mark Conrad | 23 January 2023
Local government trade unions are considering an inflation-busting pay demand for 2023-24, The MJ...
WHITEHALL
Officials may break law by using tablets at elections
By Dan Peters | 23 January 2023
Returning officers (ROs) are weighing up whether to risk breaking the law by replacing paper regi...
AUDIT
Watchdog raises safeguarding concerns at Powys
By Martin Ford | 20 December 2022
A watchdog has taken Powys CC to task over the lack of ‘control’ of its safeguarding arrangements.
FINANCE
'Difficult decisions' ahead despite £400m settlement boost
By Martin Ford | 14 December 2022
Councils in Wales have warned ‘difficult decisions’ on spending remain despite receiving an 8% in...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Labour outlines huge devolution push
By Mark Conrad | 05 December 2022
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has proposed removing the ‘dead hand of centralisation’ by devolvi...
AUDIT
Welsh councils urged to engage more with social enterprises
By William Eichler | 01 December 2022
Local authorities in Wales should do more to ‘maximise the impact’ of social enterprises in their...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Interim chief given role permanently
By Dan Peters | 23 November 2022
Swansea City & CC has appointed its interim chief executive on a permanent basis.
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Councils could resurrect legal action over asylum
By Dan Peters | 07 November 2022
Government attempts to fix the UK’s ‘broken’ asylum system could be hit as West Midlands mets thr...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Cost of reforms is 'elephant in the room'
By Mark Conrad | 07 November 2022
A failure to estimate the cost of proposed reforms suggested by the National Inquiry into Child S...
FINANCE
Welsh councils face 'potentially catastrophic' shortfalls
By Martin Ford | 01 November 2022
The Welsh Local Government Association estimates councils face unprecedented pressures totalling ...
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Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
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Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
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