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.

FINANCE

Scottish council leaders call for £45m boost

By Dan Peters | 12 February 2024

Scottish council leaders have called for the £45m Barnett consequentials from a £600m boost to th...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Wales could drive agenda on council tax, report argues

By Dan Peters | 12 February 2024

Wales could have a chance to deal with unfairness in the council tax system and drive the agenda ...

FINANCE

Welsh minister backs tax reforms

By Martin Ford | 03 January 2024

One of the candidates to become first minister of Wales has backed reform of council tax.

PLANNING

Wrexham members avoid development plan 'jail threat'

By Mark Conrad | 21 December 2023

Councillors in Wrexham have avoided the threat of jail by approving a development plan – but some...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Service – Social Care

G15 £63,148 - £67,058 per annum

There is an exciting opportunity within Children Social Care to join the senior management team Apply for this job

Wrexham County Borough Council

Head of Service Social Work & Specialist Support

Grade M scp 60 £72,118 - scp 64 £77,293

There couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Chief Executive Officer - Housing Delivery Shared Service

£123,983 - £138,786 per annum (37 hours per week)

Premium jobBlackpool is Changing for the Better, Can You Lead Delivery of the Next Chapter? Apply for this job

Blackpool Coastal Housing