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PAY

Scottish strikes loom as councils prepare improved offer

By Martin Ford | 09 August 2022

Local government strikes loom in Scotland as councils attempt to put together an improved pay offer.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

York reviews elderly care amid watchdog criticism

By Mark Conrad | 09 August 2022

City of York Council has agreed to review its handling of an elderly care plan for a vulnerable c...

PAY

Birmingham faces fresh equal pay claims and strikes

By Mark Conrad | 09 August 2022

The leader of Birmingham City Council has urged trade unions to engage in talks over fresh equal ...

BUSINESS RATES

Polling backs councils' fiscal devolution call

By Mark Conrad | 08 August 2022

Ministers should devolve fiscal powers to councils to boost the UK’s economic recovery, South Eas...

FINANCE

Warrington's £60m investment to be scrutinised behind closed doors

By Martin Ford | 08 August 2022

Details of a £60m green energy investment by Warrington Council will remain under wraps despite b...

ELECTIONS

Government election reforms 'unachievable'

By Martin Ford | 08 August 2022

Introducing voter ID and other election reforms ‘appears to be unachievable,’ according to a new ...

WHITEHALL

MPs call for return of hybrid council meetings

By Dan Peters | 08 August 2022

A cross-party coalition of MPs has called for the power for local authorities to hold hybrid coun...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Lawyers to probe ejection of councillors

By Dan Peters | 08 August 2022

Harborough DC’s interim chief executive has asked lawyers to review whether the council followed ...

WHITEHALL

Whitehall unit targets council websites

By Dan Peters | 08 August 2022

Council websites are being disproportionately targeted by a Whitehall unit tasked with monitoring...

FINANCE

Devon facing budget overspend

By Martin Ford | 08 August 2022

‘Unprecedented’ financial pressures have left Devon CC facing a budget gap by the end of this fin...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

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Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council