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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Further improvement needed at Tower Hamlets

By Mark Conrad | 27 February 2018

Tower Hamlets LBC has sustained improvements to its children’s services but faces ‘significant ch...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Groundbreaking review praises Leeds

By Mark Conrad | 27 February 2018

Leeds City Council’s services for children in care have been praised following a ground-breaking ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Operation sanctuary: lessons to be learned

By Sam Clayden | 26 February 2018

A serious case review into sexual exploitation in Newcastle has revealed a raft of learning for p...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'A lot' of councils failing to look for widespread sexual exploitation

By Sam Clayden | 23 February 2018

Local authorities are not looking hard enough – or simply not willing – to uncover widespread sys...

MANAGEMENT

'Positive shift in morale and culture' at inadequate council

By Dan Peters | 22 February 2018

Ofsted inspectors have reported a ‘positive shift in the morale and culture’ of Worcestershire CC...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Government to appoint commissioner to failing Bucks

By Sam Clayden | 19 February 2018

The Government has announced plans to send a commissioner to Buckinghamshire CC to turn around th...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Scotland: Government underestimated childcare funds

By Hiba Mahamadi | 15 February 2018

The Scottish Government has severely underestimated the money councils will need to fund the plan...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Sector-led improvement for critical Powys

By Hiba Mahamadi | 14 February 2018

Powys CC needs ‘significant’ support from the Welsh Government and the Welsh Local Government Ass...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Recruitment and retention: Who will be left to care in the future?

By Mark Conrad | 13 February 2018

Auditors, academics, practitioners and unions are pointing to the recruitment and retention issue...

CHILD ABUSE

Council investment after inadequate rating

By Mark Conrad | 12 February 2018

Gloucestershire CC has invested in staff, casework reduction and administration amid warnings the...

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Head of Chief Executive's Office

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Cherwell District Council

Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services

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Cherwell District Council

Head of Biodiversity and Climate Resilience

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Cherwell District Council

frederica-diamanta

Head of Chief Executive's Office

£68,930 - £73,320.50 / Grade M

This is a pivotal leadership position at the heart of the Council 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

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