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BUSINESS

Serco strike action averted

By Martin Ford | 13 March 2020

Strike action by refuse workers in Sandwell has been averted after Serco withdrew planned changes...

BUSINESS

Recycling driving Biffa profits

By Martin Ford | 04 March 2020

Waste contractor Biffa is expecting strong results this year thanks to its recycling operations.

BUSINESS

Suez posts 'solid' results

By Martin Ford | 26 February 2020

The waste company was bolstered by its municipal recycling operations in the UK.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Some local lessons from the Far East

By Heather Jameson | 25 February 2020

Heather Jameson finds that while local government officers in Japan are grappling with similar ch...

BUSINESS

Uncertainty puts East Lothian procurement on hold

By Martin Ford | 14 February 2020

Uncertainty over the future of waste and recycling in Scotland has led to East Lothian Council pu...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Grime and punishment: cleaning up Christmas

By Anne Marie Scott | 05 February 2020

Anne Marie Scott, director of human resources at Oxford Direct Services (ODS) talks about how the...

BUSINESS

Kier shares surge on trading update

By Martin Ford | 17 January 2020

Investors have issued a vote of confidence in Kier’s efforts to turn around the business with a j...

BUSINESS

Scottish councils sign £700m contract to 'transform waste'

By William Eichler | 16 January 2020

Five Scottish councils have signed a contract that will divert up to 190,000 tonnes of black bag ...

WASTE

Lund's missed the target

15 January 2020

Football and music have in the past made a perfect match.

BUSINESS

Cornwall awards waste contract after procurement delay

By Martin Ford | 14 January 2020

Cornwall Council has appointed Biffa to provide its waste collection service after scaling back i...

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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