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BUSINESS RATES

Mayors key to rebuilding red wall

By Martin Ford | 28 September 2021

Labour will look to local government to spearhead its attempts to return to power at Westminster.

HOUSING

Future funding for local government has never been so uncertain

By Dan Bates | 27 September 2021

Many will be hoping that big ministerial changes will mean progress on big issues including level...

WHITEHALL

A familiar face in a beefed-up role

24 September 2021

As Michael Gove steps intro the newly-styled Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities...

WHITEHALL

Levelling up 'must start with councils'

By Martin Ford | 21 September 2021

A panel of experts has agreed council funding is key to addressing regional inequalities.

EXECUTIVE / COMMITTEE SYSTEM

Council to adopt cabinet system to aid devo bid

By Martin Ford | 20 September 2021

Nottinghamshire expected to abandon the committee system it took on for decision making in 2012.

CLIMATE CHANGE

The clock is tickling

By Paul O’Brien | 19 September 2021

Local government is awaiting the outcome of some important announcements in the next couple of mo...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

CCN chair's devo pledge

By Ann McGauran | 15 September 2021

The new chair of the County Councils’ Network (CCN) said unitarisation is ‘dead’ as the Governmen...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

County deals are 'absolutely the answer'

By Ann McGauran | 14 September 2021

Tim Oliver takes over this week as the new chair of the County Councils’ Network. He talks to Ann...

DEVOLUTION

The deal decision

By Dan Peters | 14 September 2021

The MJ rounds up the current state of play on devolution in England. Dan Peters reports.

WHITEHALL

Pickles praises mayors during pandemic

By Dan Peters | 09 September 2021

Former local government secretary Eric Pickles has admitted he was a ‘late convert’ to the idea o...

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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