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DEVOLUTION

Communities call for funding powers

By Martin Ford | 22 March 2021

Funds aimed at levelling up the country should be devolved to communities, according to a new rep...

FINANCE

Councils to be given five years to spend Right to Buy receipts

By Mark Conrad | 22 March 2021

Councils will be given five years to spend receipts from Right to Buy sales as part of an overhau...

WHITEHALL

Five councils strike bailout deals with government over SEND

By Dan Peters | 22 March 2021

Five councils have struck deals worth at least £100m that will allow them to wipe out their massi...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Merseyside combined authority appoints chief executive

By Martin Ford | 19 March 2021

Katherine Fairclough has been appointed as chief executive of Liverpool city region combined auth...

LEGAL

Organisations push ahead with legal action on remote meetings

By Martin Ford | 19 March 2021

Threats to launch a legal bid to allow remote council meetings to continue beyond the spring have...

SOCIAL CARE

Sleep-in shifts legal battle ends

By Martin Ford | 19 March 2021

A long-running legal challenge by care workers over pay worth £400m has been rejected by the Supr...

FINANCE

Marsham Street told to improve transparency

By Martin Ford | 19 March 2021

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has come under fire from financ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Future Forum North: Councils should 'box clever'

By Martin Ford | 18 March 2021

Local government was urged at The MJ’s Future Forum North to capitalise on the plaudits the secto...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Future Forum North: A clear vision is key to the future success of towns and cities

By Ann McGauran | 18 March 2021

A clear vision for local places will be key to the success of high streets and city centres as th...

PAY

COSLA pay offer 'slap in the face,' says union

By William Eichler | 18 March 2021

Trade union Unison has accused the body representing local authorities in Scotland of making a pa...

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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