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WHITEHALL

Government 'understands' virtual meetings call

By Dan Peters | 08 February 2021

Sector representatives have been told their arguments for allowing virtual meetings to continue h...

ENVIRONMENT

MPs accuse government of lacking clear flood resilience targets

By William Eichler | 08 February 2021

MPs have urged the Government to provide councils with the resources they need to protect vulnera...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Minister defends 'dangerous' Towns Fund

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2021

Local government minister Luke Hall has been forced to fend off accusations of divisiveness and p...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Cross-party backing for European charter

By Dan Peters | 05 February 2021

The European charter of local self-government took a step closer to being incorporated into Scots...

WHITEHALL

Government confirms May election date

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2021

The Government has officially confirmed local elections will go ahead on May 6.

FINANCE

Councils face £1.3bn shortfall on council tax, says IFS

By Heather Jameson | 05 February 2021

Councils face a £1.3bn shortfall in the council tax they were expecting for 2020/21, finance thin...

FINANCE

Jenrick announces final finance settlement

By Martin Ford | 04 February 2021

The Government has published the final local government finance settlement for England.

DIGITAL

Support needed to sustain data innovations

By Martin Ford | 04 February 2021

Developments in the use of data by councils could be lost without further investment and training...

FINANCE

Six councils edge closer to bail out deal

By Heather Jameson | 04 February 2021

Six councils are deep in negotiations with the Government in a bid to claw them out of their fina...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Self-isolation funds 'too little, too late'

By Martin Ford | 03 February 2021

Funding for council schemes supporting people forced to self-isolate due to COVID-19 do not go fa...

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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