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FINANCE

Councils to receive £400m to tackle COVID-19

By Martin Ford | 25 February 2021

The Government has announced funding of £400m for English councils to support COVID-19 test, trac...

FINANCE

Conservative call to ring-fence budget for councils

By Dan Peters | 25 February 2021

A new Barnett-type formula should be introduced that would legally mandate the Scottish Governmen...

FINANCE

Councils defend 'misunderstood' commercial investments

By Martin Ford | 25 February 2021

The Government’s clampdown on commercial investments has come under fire from councils.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Rough sleeping stats: 'We're still a long way from zero'

By Dan Peters | 25 February 2021

The number of people sleeping rough in England was up by more than half on 2010 despite the Every...

BUSINESS

Northumberland 'concern' over company finances

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2021

Northumberland Council is looking to exert more control over its wholly-owned property firm after...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Public health chiefs call for more data on jab take-up

By Ann McGauran | 24 February 2021

Councils still lack the detailed data they need on COVID vaccination take-up to tackle inequities...

FINANCE

Children's services face £824m budget gap

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2021

The Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) has said the amount was required just ...

WASTE

Dame gets first refusal

24 February 2021

Forget the Oscars, keep your Golden Globes – the ultimate honour has been bestowed upon Dame Judi...

COVID

White van man on... PPE contracts

24 February 2021

So that geezer Matt Hancock didn’t fill out the right forms when he decided to order a squillion ...

COUNCILLORS

A new chapter for some

24 February 2021

The leader of Medway Council has been showing us how lockdown should be done by writing a novel.

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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