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FINANCE

MPs to investigate S114s amid Croydon collapse

03 December 2020

MPs have launched an investigation into the financial predicament of councils in the aftermath of...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Welsh councils express 'deep concern' about city centres' survival

By Martin Ford | 03 December 2020

Three Welsh authorities have called for financial support for city centres, warning: ‘If they fai...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Election delays considered for unitary bid councils

03 December 2020

The Government would ‘carefully consider’ any requests to postpone elections from the three counc...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Care homes residents to miss out on first wave of jabs

By Ann McGauran | 03 December 2020

The Government has admitted hundreds of thousands of care home residents will be left out of the ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Secure children's home places 'inadequate'

By Martin Ford | 02 December 2020

Young people are being ‘failed’ by a lack of places in secure children’s homes, research publishe...

FINANCE

ADPH chief slams failure to increase public health grant

By Ann McGauran | 02 December 2020

The Government’s failure to include a public health grant increase in the Spending Review was bra...

FINANCE

Croydon issues second Section 114 notice

By Martin Ford | 02 December 2020

The council still faces a shortfall of £66m, 21 days after its first notice was issued.

HEALTH

Care workers given vaccine priority

By Martin Ford | 02 December 2020

Social care workers will be among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccination as early as next ...

DEVOLUTION

Devolution boost for Scots councils as Bill is backed

By Heather Jameson | 02 December 2020

Devolution to councils in Scotland has taken a step forward after the Scottish Government announc...

COUNCILLORS

Some painful choices

02 December 2020

Diary appreciates it’s not been easy for councillors to get to grips with the new technology invo...

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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