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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils 'in driving seat' for UK Shared Prosperity Fund, says Jenrick

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2021

Councils will take a leading role in the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), local government secr...

FINANCE

Councils mull raids on reserves and job cuts

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2021

Gateshead MBC is considering cutting up to 155 jobs and North Yorkshire's reserves will take an £...

FINANCE

LGA pauses tourism levy calls

By Dan Peters | 22 January 2021

The Local Government Association (LGA) has agreed to pause its work gathering an evidence base fo...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Lichfield begins search for new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2021

Diane Tilley has announced she will be standing down from the role at the end of May.

FINANCE

More councils will be forced to issue Section 114 notices, MPs warn

By Dan Peters | 22 January 2021

More councils will ‘soon be unable to balance their books and be forced to issue Section 114 noti...

ENVIRONMENT

Help pledged for councils fighting floods

By Martin Ford | 21 January 2021

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has promised to back councils as they tackle flooding i...

ELECTIONS

Jenrick tells leaders to prepare for May elections

By Martin Ford | 21 January 2021

Council leaders have urged the Government to reconsider pressing ahead with local elections in May.

FINANCE

Nottingham improvement board appointed

By Martin Ford | 21 January 2021

The board has been tasked with providing external ‘advice, challenge and expertise’ to the counci...

LEGAL

May elections to go ahead as chiefs call for indemnity

By Dan Peters | 21 January 2021

Local elections will go ahead on 6 May despite the ongoing pandemic, Prime Minister Boris Johnson...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Hall puts pressure on Croydon for May mayoral referendum

By Dan Peters | 20 January 2021

Local government minister Luke Hall has suggested any referendum on introducing a directly-electe...

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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