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REORGANISATION

Reorganisation debt warning

By Joe Lepper | 16 September 2025

Ministers need to do more to ensure council debts are not a financial barrier to local government...

PROCUREMENT

Unlocking value with third party spend product

By Jane Clayson – Local Government Commercialisation Projects Director at Newtrality | 16 September 2025

Discover the power of Newtrality’s proven, innovative third party spend offer, designed to empowe...

FINANCE

Selling the family silver

By Joe Fyans | 16 September 2025

A new approach to council asset management is needed that takes greater account of community cohe...

FINANCE

Cash flow warning over council tax change

By Joe Lepper | 15 September 2025

Plans to switch council tax billing from 10 to 12-month instalments could leave local authorities...

POVERTY

Poverty costs us all - so we all need to act

By Matthew Oakley | 15 September 2025

Tackling UK poverty requires cross-societal action, local government leadership, and a new social...

REORGANISATION

Kent CC to submit single unitary proposal

By Dan Peters | 12 September 2025

Kent CC’s (KCC) leader Linden Kemkaran has confirmed her council will submit a proposal to Govern...

FINANCE

Section 114 notice warning for Halton

By Dan Peters | 12 September 2025

Halton BC may be forced to issue a section 114 notice if the council fails to bring its spending ...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

NAO: Children's residential care market failing

By William Eichler | 12 September 2025

Residential care for looked-after children is costing councils more than ever, but many youngster...

FINANCE

IFS: SEND review needs to offer long-term solution

By Joe Lepper | 12 September 2025

The forthcoming Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) review needs to offer a long-te...

FINANCE

Shropshire declares 'financial emergency'

By Dan Peters | 11 September 2025

Shropshire Council has declared a ‘financial emergency’ as it seeks to avoid effective bankruptcy.

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Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services

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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