DIGITAL

Centre launched to fend off council cyber attacks

By Martin Ford | 10 May 2024

A Security Operations Centre (SOC) has been established in Wales aiming to ward off cyber attacks.

WHITEHALL

National Insurance devolution call

By Dan Peters | 10 May 2024

A ‘small share’ of around 5% of locally-generated National Insurance (NI) revenue should be devol...

WHITEHALL

Re-elected Burnham calls for Right to Buy suspension powers

By Mark Conrad | 07 May 2024

Greater Manchester’s re-elected mayor has called for powers to suspend Right to Buy on new homes ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Councils propose shared chief executive

By Martin Ford | 24 April 2024

Two Welsh local authorities have proposed appointing a shared chief executive.

FINANCE

'No appetite' for Scottish equal pay unit

By Mark Conrad | 23 April 2024

Scottish Government ministers are unlikely to establish a national equal pay unit despite calls f...

BUSINESS

UK first as council approves stake in low-carbon firm

By Mark Conrad | 23 April 2024

Shropshire Council is to become joint owner of a firm producing low-carbon materials worth an est...

FINANCE

Welsh council tax rises finalised

By Paul Marinko | 13 March 2024

The average council tax rise for Welsh local authorities will be just over 8% next year.

WHITEHALL

Employers to consult on 10% pay claim

By Mark Conrad | 04 March 2024

Local government employers will consult on trade unions’ 10% pay claim throughout this month.

WHITEHALL

Regulator calls for 'substantial' planning intervention

By Mark Conrad | 26 February 2024

The planning system requires ‘substantial intervention’ by the Government to ensure consistent de...

WALES

Mighty small

20 February 2024

Long-term readers will recall various unexpected bids for city status over the years.

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Finance Delivery (SHDC)

£67k

Are you a qualified finance professional who thrives in environments where your people skills are as valued as your financial acumen? Apply for this job

Public Sector Partnership Services Limited (PSPSL)

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service

Project Manager (Major Projects)

£44,711 - £47,754

Premium jobAre you an experienced project professional or engineer with looking to take the next step in your career? Apply for this job

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council