ECONOMIC GROWTH

International Women's Day: The local cost of barriers to women's paid work

By Ann McGauran | 08 March 2023

New analysis launched on International Women’s Day highlights the impact on regional economies of...

HEALTH

Levelling up areas report highest need for social care due to ill health, census figures show

By Michael Burton | 06 March 2023

Levelling up areas reported the highest need for social care due to ill health, according to late...

WALES

Powys invited for talks on levy

By Martin Ford | 23 February 2023

The council has passed a motion calling for a levy on piped water and energy that leaves the auth...

FINANCE

Employers reject request for pay rise link between chiefs and workers

By Dan Peters | 23 February 2023

Local government employers have again refused to offer the same pay increase to council chief exe...

FINANCE

NGDP struggling to reach parts of sector

By Dan Peters | 20 February 2023

The only national graduate scheme specifically for local government is failing to reach some part...

WALES

Labour proposes new anti-social behaviour powers for councils

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2023

Councils would be able to force offenders in England and Wales to remove graffiti or rubbish unde...

WHITEHALL

Chiefs match main unions' pay claim

By Mark Conrad | 31 January 2023

Senior council officers this week joined frontline trade unions in submitting an above-inflation ...

FINANCE

Councils should help residents do more for themselves, auditor urges

By Mark Conrad | 23 January 2023

Local authorities in Wales should develop community resilience initiatives to help residents do m...

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...

frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

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Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

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South Derbyshire District Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

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

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council