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BUSINESS

It's the economy we need to worry about – not bonuses

By Claire Fox | 07 February 2012

Focus on bankers' bonuses merely avoids the fact that the real problem is not them but the state ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Leaders: get out and stay out

By Mark Fletcher-Brown | 06 February 2012

Mark Fletcher-Brown considers how well-chosen words can increase discretionary effort and transfo...

FINANCE

Council officials face tax probe

By Dominic Browne | 03 February 2012

Senior local government officials face a potential Treasury probe into their personal tax affairs.

FINANCE

Pickles' £250m bin fund launched

By Nick Appleyard | 03 February 2012

Communities secretary Eric Pickle's £250m fund to entice councils back to weekly bin collections ...

BUSINESS

Council cuts higher than total public spending reductions

By Michael Burton | 02 February 2012

According to latest figures from the IFS local government spending is on course to fall by 10% be...

CLIMATE CHANGE

32 cities bid to host Green Investment Bank (GIB)

By Jonathan Werran | 02 February 2012

Some 32 bids have been sent by councils and businesses across the UK expressing interest in housi...

BUSINESS

Serco will axe 500 UK jobs in global shake-up

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 February 2012

Outsourcing giant, Serco, looks set to axe around 500 jobs from its UK business – as part of an i...

BUSINESS

City in hot water over cruise terminal debt

01 February 2012

Liverpool City Council's plans to launch cruise liners from its new terminal have sailed into cho...

BUSINESS

Hope springs for Fountain staff

01 February 2012

The OCS Group buys parts of the local authority environment and horticulture contractor, Fountain...

BUSINESS

Social value Bill passes second stage

01 February 2012

Parliamentary Bill on government commissioners awarding contracts to businesses who deliver soci...

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frederica-diamanta

Parish Clerk and Proper Officer of the Council

£46,731-£50,788 as of 2024/25 plus public sector pension and benefits

Make a Real Difference in Local Governance Apply for this job

Chigwell Parish Council

Head of Biodiversity and Climate Resilience

£68,930 - £73,320.50

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on delivering Cherwell's Climate Action Plan Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services

£113,435.50 - £125,379 / Grade

This is more than a leadership role - it's an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council