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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Our national state and its agencies are incapable of responding to a crisis

By Paul Wheeler | 09 June 2020

We need a slimmer, more strategic central state and one that relies on local initiative and capac...

WHITEHALL

Council planning powers under threat

By Michael Burton | 08 June 2020

Planning powers could be shifted from local authorities to development corporations as part of an...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Five compelling reasons why HS2East must be given same priority as HS2West

By Cllr Judith Blake | 08 June 2020

It is vital that the Government’s Integrated Rail Plan for the Midlands and the North states cate...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Give councils the powers and funds to transform their societies

By Simon Edwards | 04 June 2020

As counties begin to move out of the most stringent lockdown measures, CCN member councils will b...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Taking those first steps back from crisis

By Aidan Rave | 02 June 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic what we don’t know far outweighs what we do, say Darra Sing...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Towns and cities as a testbed for innovation

By Siri Arntzen | 02 June 2020

Tom Bridges and Siri Arntzen explain how testbeds can be successfully used to experiment our way ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Breathing new life into the City

By Cllr Rachael Robathan | 02 June 2020

As the nation begins to emerge from lockdown, leader of Westminster City Council Cllr Rachael Rob...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

£50m coronavirus high street fund unveiled

By Martin Ford | 01 June 2020

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published guidance for the ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Pop up parking 'could help recovery'

By Dan Peters | 29 May 2020

The Government has urged councils to consider providing pop up parking on the outskirts of urban ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils 'will be ready' to welcome back shoppers

By Dan Peters | 29 May 2020

Local authorities will be ready to welcome shoppers back to the high street if retail is allowed ...

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Parish Clerk and Proper Officer of the Council

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Chigwell Parish Council

Head of Biodiversity and Climate Resilience

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Cherwell District Council

Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services

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Cherwell District Council

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