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REORGANISATION

Councils moved through crisis with warmth and grace

By Mo Baines | 08 November 2023

Local government’s regulatory decision-making framework may often be perceived by those outside o...

PLANNING

A Bill to drive innovation and local accountability

By Rebecca Gilbert | 12 October 2023

With the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill going through its final parliamentary stages, Tiffany...

REORGANISATION

Goodbye two-tier

By Greg Clark | 09 October 2023

Without a big injection of cash to sustain it in existence, a two-tier structure of councils will...

REORGANISATION

Bigger may not be better

By Steve Leach | 04 October 2023

In their new book Steve Leach and Colin Copus conclude there is no consistent or conclusive evide...

FINANCE

Learning the stark lessons from a crisis

By Ann McGauran | 13 September 2023

Slough Council’s sacked chief executive Josie Wragg reflects on ways to predict organisational in...

RECRUITMENT

The art of retaining staff in difficult times

By Emma Haddleton | 13 September 2023

Martin Tucker and Emma Haddleton share their views on the positive leadership steps that can ensu...

FINANCE

Somerset in section 114 warning

By Martin Ford | 31 August 2023

Somerset Council is the latest authority to raise the prospect of a possible section 114 notice.

PLANNING

Keep it communal

By Cllr Barry Wood | 15 August 2023

Former levelling up secretary Greg Clark is wrong to advocate shifting planning from district to ...

FINANCE

Building a post-merger Bucks

By Clive Jones | 11 July 2023

Clive Jones describes how merging five councils into one unitary authority led to a streamlined r...

FINANCE

A week in the life of a section 151 officer

By Tracie Langley | 04 July 2023

Tracie Langley has had a technically challenging and fulfilling week, 'but I am feeling the full ...

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Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services

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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