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WHITEHALL

Treasury in property tax rethink

By Heather Jameson | 18 January 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is believed to be rethinking property taxes – including council tax and bu...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Call for inquiry into COVID's 'devastating' impact on children

By Ann McGauran | 18 January 2021

A coalition of child health experts has called for a wide-ranging independent commission to exami...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Hughes named new rough sleeping minister

By Martin Ford | 18 January 2021

Kelly Tolhurst stepped down from the role for family reasons after five months in the role.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Herefordshire to appoint new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 18 January 2021

Paul Walker is expected to be confirmed in the role at a council meeting this week.

WHITEHALL

Jenrick launches plans to force sale of unused land

By Heather Jameson | 18 January 2021

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has announced plans which will force councils to sell unused...

FINANCE

Councils to feed children during half-term

By Martin Ford | 15 January 2021

Local authorities have been told to fund free meals to schoolchildren during half-term week next ...

WHITEHALL

LGA to call in conspiracy theory experts

By Dan Peters | 15 January 2021

The Local Government Association (LGA) is to talk to university experts to help councils counter ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Review pledges to radically reform children's social care

By Laura Sharman | 15 January 2021

Council leaders have welcomed the launch of an independent review into children’s social care.

HEALTH

PM wants councils to 'lead the fight' on vaccinations

By Martin Ford | 14 January 2021

The Prime Minister has promised councils will receive data on the COVID-19 vaccination programme ...

WHITEHALL

Minister insists the May polls will go ahead

By Heather Jameson | 14 January 2021

Local elections should go ahead in May, constitution minister Chloe Smith has insisted amid risin...

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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