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PAY

Unions call for 10% pay rise for council staff

By Laura Sharman | 16 February 2021

Three local government unions have called for a wage increase of at least 10% for all council and...

ENVIRONMENT

MPs call for flood support

By Martin Ford | 15 February 2021

A group of cross-party MPs has joined calls for funding to support areas flooded during Storm Chr...

BUSINESS RATES

NI councils handed powers to vary taxes

By Heather Jameson | 15 February 2021

New legislation at Stormont will allow councils in Northern Ireland to vary the rate of council t...

FINANCE

Procurement proposals lack social value focus

By Martin Ford | 15 February 2021

The Government’s Procurement Green Paper has been criticised by Lords for focusing on finance ove...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's tsar - Families should be at the centre of MPs' plans

By Ann McGauran | 15 February 2021

Radical reforms in the wake of the pandemic should include rebuilding a government department tha...

LEGAL

Ban on bailiff evictions in England extended by six weeks

By Laura Sharman | 15 February 2021

A ban on bailiff evictions has been extended until the end of March to protect renters during the...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Think-tank launches levelling up Big Bang theory

By Michael Burton | 15 February 2021

The Government should launch a Northern Big Bang to ‘unleash a torrent of investment into the Nor...

PAY

Exit pay cap revoked

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2021

The Government has dropped its controversial cap on public sector exit payments after admitting i...

FINANCE

Uncertain future for New Homes Bonus

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2021

Raising the baseline and withholding payments for councils without local plans are among a range ...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Councils playing leading local role in vaccine rollout, says LGA

By Ann McGauran | 12 February 2021

Sports stadiums, places of worship and even a former nightclub are among the venues secured by co...

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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