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PAY

Disruption warning as unions ask for pay talks to resume

By Dan Peters | 15 October 2021

Unions have urged council employers to return to the negotiating table with an improved pay offer...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Section 114 notice floated for Pembrokeshire after 'unlawful' decision

By Paul Marinko | 12 October 2021

Pembrokeshire CC councillors have been advised a Section 114 should be issued following an ‘unlaw...

FINANCE

Need for social care solution 'greater than ever'

By Martin Ford | 08 October 2021

Progress in addressing challenges in social care is too slow, according to a public sector watchdog.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Joint Cabinet meeting 'first of its kind'

By Dan Peters | 07 October 2021

A joint Cabinet meeting held between Wales’ council leaders and senior Welsh ministers is believe...

LEGISLATION

Scotland follows Wales in opposing controversial Elections Bill

By Paul Marinko | 04 October 2021

The Scottish Government has paved the way for Scotland to follow Wales in refusing to recommend c...

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

Auditors question financial sustainability of Welsh councils

By William Eichler | 30 September 2021

Auditors have questioned the sustainability of local authorities in Wales despite the improved fi...

PLANNING

Council officers in appeal bid against planning committee

By Martin Ford | 23 September 2021

Officers at Vale of Glamorgan Council are to lodge an appeal after its planning committee failed ...

WALES

Welsh Government to block voter ID bill

13 September 2021

The Welsh Government has taken the rare step of refusing to recommend consent for the UK Election...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Welsh government confirms £5m town centre funding

By William Eichler | 08 September 2021

The Welsh government has confirmed that £5m of loan funding will be made available to support the...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council