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HUMAN RESOURCES

Scottish council workers consider 7.5% pay offer

By William Eichler | 05 September 2022

Strikes that have hit schools and waste services across a number of council areas in Scotland hav...

WASTE

Bee careful what you wish

31 August 2022

Readers of Diary will know about the sheer variety of local government life.

PAY

Waste workers announce strike action across 15 Scottish councils

By Laura Sharman | 11 August 2022

Waste workers in 15 councils across Scotland will walk out for a week this month in protest over ...

BUSINESS

Veolia to sell waste business amid competition fears

09 August 2022

Suez’s UK waste business is to be sold by parent company Veolia, following concerns raised by loc...

WASTE

Bexley bin strike in temporary reprise

By Heather Jameson | 27 July 2022

Refuse workers in Bexley LBC have called a temporary halt to strikes while pay negotiations are o...

PAY

Sandwell refuse workers call halt to strike

By Chris Mahony | 22 July 2022

Refuse workers in Sandwell MBC have called off a planned strike due to start next week after acce...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

A battle cry for strong councils

By Sir Ed Davey | 21 June 2022

Communities suffer when Government is centralised, says leader of the Lib Dems Sir Ed Davey – and...

BUSINESS

Veolia to sell Suez UK waste business

By Dan Peters | 17 June 2022

French-owned waste management firm Veolia has proposed selling Suez’s UK waste business after reg...

SOCIAL CARE

Fresh strike warning for sector

By Dan Peters | 13 June 2022

Unions have warned of more local government strikes.

COUNCIL TAX

Regulator finds 'competition concerns' with Veolia and Suez merger

By William Eichler | 20 May 2022

A merger of the waste management firms Veolia and Suez could lead to a loss of competition and an...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Chief Executive

£188,227

Join us on our journey Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Director, Local Government Reform and Devolution

Up to £150,612pa

Shape the Future of Essex Apply for this job

Essex County Council