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FINANCE

Warning over reserves at Shropshire

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2023

Officers at Shropshire Council have raised concerns about reserve levels if the authority’s predi...

FINANCE

Three in four plan maximum tax hike

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2023

Three-quarters of upper-tier local authorities that have published their budgets will increase th...

FINANCE

Growth for pension pool despite Covid

By Mark Conrad | 13 February 2023

One of local government’s biggest joint pension partnerships has now pooled more than three-quart...

FINANCE

Fresh pension pooling call

By Dan Peters | 10 February 2023

A senior local government pensions figure has called for the sector to bring more assets into poo...

FINANCE

Brighton grapples with 'high risk' loan

By Martin Ford | 10 February 2023

Brighton & Hove City Council will have to put aside millions of pounds every year to cover a loan...

CLIMATE CHANGE

London CIV backs Shell legal battle

By Martin Ford | 10 February 2023

A lawsuit against energy giant Shell’s directors has been backed by a key local government pensio...

FINANCE

MPs call for funding reform

By Martin Ford | 09 February 2023

Ministers have said they prioritised stability over reform in this year’s finance settlement foll...

ENVIRONMENT

Call to bolster housing enforcement powers

By Paul Marinko | 09 February 2023

Quality in the private rented sector (PRS) will not rise unless councils have the capacity for vi...

WHITEHALL

DLUHC accused of 'rogue' spending

By Martin Ford | 09 February 2023

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has admitted the Treasury has re...

SCOTLAND

Levelling Up Fund a 'waste of time'

By Martin Ford | 08 February 2023

A minister has defended how the latest round of Levelling Up Fund cash was distributed after the ...

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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