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COUNCILLORS

Cat got your tongue?

10 March 2021

A connoisseur of virtual council meetings, Diary has learned to expect only the unexpected while ...

WHITEHALL

Sport England to make case for further leisure support

By Dan Peters | 09 March 2021

Sport England is to make the case for further support for the leisure sector from the Government,...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Councils should not 'overly collude' with 'flagellation' on governance

By Ann McGauran | 09 March 2021

Councils should not ‘overly collude’ with the ‘flagellation that sometimes comes from the centre’...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Leading public health chief highlights risks of 'rushing out of lockdown too soon'

By Ann McGauran | 09 March 2021

A leading director of public health has warned of the risks of ‘rushing out of lockdown too soon’...

WHITEHALL

Tear down devolution 'barriers,' APPG urges

By Martin Ford | 09 March 2021

Powers should be devolved to councils before reorganisation takes place, a new report has concluded.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA urges rethink on virtual meetings

By Heather Jameson | 09 March 2021

The Local Government Association’s chairman has urged ministers to pave the way for virtual counc...

LEGAL

Council officer 'misled' over Grenfell insulation

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2021

A building control officer has told the Grenfell Inquiry he was ‘misled’ into certifying insulati...

FINANCE

Councils left seriously underfunded, NAO finds

By Michael Burton | 08 March 2021

Coronavirus has left local authorities seriously underfunded and facing budget cuts unless the Go...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

North Northamptonshire to 'do the boring well'

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2021

Coronavirus has tempered expectations as North Northamptonshire Council prepares for launch.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Commissioners to step down from Torbay children's services

By Heather Jameson | 08 March 2021

Government-appointed children’s commissioners are set to step down from Torbay Council in April a...

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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