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FINANCE

Plea for commitment to finance reform

By Martin Ford | 16 March 2021

Local government has asked for short-term certainty and long-term reform of funding for the sector.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'Beveridge report for children' launched

By Laura Sharman | 16 March 2021

A ‘once-in-a-generation review’ of the future of childhood has been launched by the Children’s Co...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

Fewer than half of local audits done by deadline, watchdog finds

By Ann McGauran | 16 March 2021

Fewer than half of local public bodies’ 2019-20 audits were completed by last November, despite a...

OFSTED

Intervention at Blackpool to end

By Martin Ford | 15 March 2021

A commissioner has recommended intervention in children’s services at Blackpool Council should co...

WHITEHALL

Fresh council warning over rates appeals

By Heather Jameson | 15 March 2021

Councils have warned they could face financial collapse if potential cuts to business rates go ah...

WHITEHALL

Ministers insist they did not interfere in fund prioritisation

By Dan Peters | 12 March 2021

Ministers have insisted they did not interfere in the prioritisation of places for two new funds.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Talks start over sharing chief executive

By Dan Peters | 12 March 2021

Talks on two neighbouring councils sharing a chief executive are to start ‘straight away’ after t...

FINANCE

Council tax hits £2,000 barrier in two regions

By Dan Peters | 11 March 2021

The typical council tax bill for an average property in England’s north-east and south-west will ...

HEALTH

Hancock's half hour to ease sector concerns

By Dan Peters | 11 March 2021

Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock has attempted to ease local government concerns abo...

TRANSFORMATION

Leaders voice fears over White Paper

By Martin Ford | 11 March 2021

Council leaders have expressed concern over the role local government will have under health and ...

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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