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WHITEHALL

BUDGET 2021: Sunak warns of pain to come

By Heather Jameson | 03 March 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a budget to protect ‘livelihood and jobs’ – with a warning of...

FINANCE

BUDGET 2021: Furlough scheme extended until autumn

By Martin Ford | 03 March 2021

The chancellor has extended the furlough scheme and announced further funding for apprenticeships...

FINANCE

BUDGET 2021: Chancellor confirms £4.8bn Levelling Up Fund

By William Eichler | 03 March 2021

Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the first round of the £4.8bn Levelling Up Fund will be available ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

BUDGET 2021: Sunak freezes VAT rate to support hospitality and tourism

By Ann McGauran | 03 March 2021

Support for hospitality and tourism businesses was underpinned in the Budget by a freezing of the...

FINANCE

BUDGET 2021: Sunak's lifeline for workers and business

By Heather Jameson | 03 March 2021

Rishi Sunak’s Budget is expected to provide a lifeline for workers as the furlough scheme is exte...

FINANCE

'Good settlement fails to make up for austerity'

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2021

The Welsh Government has confirmed funding for councils, with the publication of the final local ...

HEALTH

Health and care White Paper sends 'wrong message'

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2021

Further regulation and intervention will not improve social care, the Local Government Associatio...

HEALTH

Decision to prioritise vaccine jabs by age 'deeply flawed'

By Ann McGauran | 02 March 2021

A top public health director has attacked the Government’s decision to prioritise vaccinations by...

HOUSING

Councils fear homelessness 'tidal wave'

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2021

Local authorities are braced for a surge in the number of homeless people as protections put in p...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Hampshire to begin search for new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2021

John Coughlan had delayed his retirement for a year to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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