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ELECTIONS

Elections at 'risk of failure'

By Martin Ford | 24 January 2022

A deluge of reforms to elections is putting the system at risk of failure, officials have warned.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Democracy needs to have value

By Paul Shevlin | 18 January 2022

Many of those who are elected to public office seem to be increasingly remote from the people the...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

A mismatch between motive and facts on voter ID

By Stephen Weigel | 17 January 2022

‘Partygate’ and rule breaking may be a major distraction from electoral proposals that may disenf...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Rebooting council electoral services in Bracknell

By Ann Moore | 04 January 2022

Ann Moore outlines why Bracknell Forest Council took the decision to invest in a technological en...

ELECTIONS

MPs call for voter ID plans to be halted

By Laura Sharman | 13 December 2021

The Government's voter ID plans should be paused to determine if the measures are 'fit-for-purpos...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Former London borough chief Martin to Ealing

By Dan Peters | 10 December 2021

Ealing LBC councillors will be asked to approve the appointment of former London borough boss Pau...

WHITEHALL

Powers warning ahead of new deals

By Chris Mahony | 07 December 2021

A new report today warns areas reluctant to accept directly-elected leaders in the next wave of d...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Selling Stoke's narrative

By Heather Jameson | 24 November 2021

Leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Cllr Abi Brown, talks to Heather Jameson about her journey...

ELECTIONS

Firms warn of elections timetable danger

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2021

Firms in the supply chain for elections have told ministers not to shorten the timeframe for hold...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

It's now or never for modern democracy

By Laura Lock | 12 October 2021

The electoral landscape is now ‘more crowded than ever’, while council resources have been ground...

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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