Dan Peters 05 September 2017

Birmingham CC leader’s future in question over bin dispute

Birmingham City Council leader was battling for his political survival today as he faced down calls to quit over the long-running bin dispute.

The MJ understands that a leadership challenge is in full preparation, with three Labour councillors vying to replace Cllr Clancy but the group split on who should stand against him.

Last week the council announced it was issuing redundancies to protect its legal and financial position but there would be no job losses.

Cllr Clancy agreed to the move recommended by officers despite striking an alternative deal with trade union Unite.

A Labour group meeting last night is believed to have ended in acrimony, with a motion of confidence in Cllr Clancy’s leadership expected to be tabled next week.

To continue reading visit The MJ (£).

#Strike action

Local authorities competing for clean air

Gavin Bailey argues the current Clean Air Zone mechanism is asking local authorities to fix a problem they simply cannot fix.

Supporting young victims of domestic abuse

Steph Waddell says it’s time for a serious long-term commitment from government to improve understanding of what works in supporting children affected by domestic abuse.

Most Popular News

Queen’s Birthday Honours celebrates local government

Waste collection plans to cost £680m a year, councils warn

Councils can issue traffic fines from December

Potential sites for prototype fusion energy plant are unveiled

Ministers appear 'complacent' over care home closures, MPs warn

Products

CASE STUDIES: New open data portal presents a bigger picture of Stockport residents

NEW PRODUCTS: Innovative technology for face-to-face meetings

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS: New leasing company helps councils tackle the climate crisis

Senior Social Worker - Supporting NQSW's

£40637 - £49183 per annum + + 26 days leave & Local Gov Pension

Senior Practitioner - Supporting NQSW'sPermanent, Full Time£40,637 to £49,183 per annumLocation

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Senior Communications Manager - Essex Safeguarding Adult Board

Negotiable

Senior Communications Manager - Essex Safeguarding Adult BoardFixed Term, Part TimeUp to £36,057 per annumLocation

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Business Support Manager - Learning & Early Support

£25,481 - £27,041

You will be expected to manage a team and the workloads of Business Support Officers. Kirklees, West Yorkshire

Recuriter: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Business Support Officer - Catering

£19,312 - £19,698 per annum

This job is Temporary for up to 12 months to cover operational needs. Kirklees, West Yorkshire

Recuriter: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Social Worker/Senior Practitioner - Duty & Advice (37 hours)

£30,507 - £38,813

This is an exciting time to be part of this team where we are building our multi -agency team working closely with... Kirklees, West Yorkshire

Recuriter: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Public Property

This issue of Public Property examines how how flexible workspaces can lead the way in regeneration for local authorities, Why local authority intervention is key to successful urban regeneration schemes and if the Government’s challenge of embracing beauty is an opportunity for communities.

The March issue also takes a closer look at Blackburn with Darwen Council's first digital health hub to help people gain control over health and care services.