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JOBS

Dame Louise Casey takes on Prevent role

By Martin Ford | 30 October 2018

A round-up of the latest personnel moves in local government.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Box faces crisis of confidence

By Naomi Larsson | 30 October 2018

Labour councillors in Wakefield have warned they will lose confidence in their leader Peter Box i...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Dorset bids farewell to chief executive

By Martin Ford | 30 October 2018

Dorset CC has announced the departure of chief executive Debbie Ward after six years at the helm.

FINANCE

Overspend could hit £600,000 by March

By Naomi Larsson | 30 October 2018

South Lakeland DC is on track to overspend more than £500,000 by next spring if no action is taken.

WHITEHALL

Budget 2018: Lifting of cap could lead to £15bn extra debt

By Chris Ames | 30 October 2018

The abolition of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) borrowing cap in this week’s Budget could enab...

BUSINESS

Three-year wait for auditor sign off

By Mike Yuille | 30 October 2018

Two councils have failed to have their annual accounts signed off by auditors for the third year ...

BUSINESS

Council to take legal action over cladding

By Naomi Larsson | 30 October 2018

Camden LBC will take legal action against the firms that refurbished flats fitted with dangerous ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Three NI councils agree to work towards a Growth Deal

By Ann McGauran | 30 October 2018

Three councils in Northern Ireland have confirmed their intent to work towards a deal to boost ec...

SOCIAL CARE

Four in 10 social workers want to quit

By Naomi Larsson | 30 October 2018

Four out of 10 social workers want to leave the profession due to chronically poor working condit...

FINANCE

Reform outsourcing to avoid £30bn bill, think-tank warns

By Martin Ford | 30 October 2018

Bringing outsourced services in-house would cost local government billions, a think-tank has calc...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Chief Executive's Office

£68,930 - £73,320.50 / Grade M

This is a pivotal leadership position at the heart of the Council 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

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