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FINANCE

Jones steps up to lead commissioner at Slough

By Mark Conrad | 22 May 2023

Local government secretary Michael Gove has appointed Gavin Jones as the new lead commissioner at...

IMPROVEMENT

New leader for Brum after Labour ousts Ward

By Heather Jameson | 22 May 2023

The national Labour Party has selected John Cotton as the new leader of Birmingham City Council's...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: DLUHC dials up LGA improvement pressure

By EXCLUSIVE by Heather Jameson | 16 May 2023

LGA could be made to axe several reviews in favour of key areas, as plans for Oflog watchdog grow.

IMPROVEMENT

Time to implement a corporate governance rating

By Heather Jameson | 16 May 2023

It is that time of year again – the moment the Local Government Association negotiates its fundin...

PLANNING

Gove in planning intervention threat

By Mark Conrad | 15 May 2023

Local government secretary Michael Gove has threatened intervention across nine underperforming c...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

'Surprise' at lack of CQC inspection pilot volunteers

By Martin Ford | 12 May 2023

An ex-president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has expressed ‘s...

IMPROVEMENT

Shropshire hit by enforcement notice

By Martin Ford | 10 May 2023

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued the notice following ‘poor handling’ of Freedo...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Ofsted finds 'serious failures' at South Tyneside

By Dan Peters | 09 May 2023

Ofsted inspectors have graded South Tyneside Council’s children’s services inadequate after alert...

FINANCE

Getting out of the mire

By Adele Taylor | 02 May 2023

Adele Taylor's new authority is in intervention. 'You don’t often get the chance to rip things ap...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Championing diversity

By Ann McGauran | 02 May 2023

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services’ new president Beverley Tarka speaks to Ann...

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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