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ECONOMIC GROWTH

A missed opportunity?

By Dawn Redpath | 31 July 2025

The Government must look beyond its heartlands in its efforts to drive growth, says Dawn Redpath.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Growing towards health

By Sharlene McGee | 31 July 2025

New devolution powers and local growth plans should lay the ground for health in all policies, no...

COVID INQUIRY

Five years on services are not ready for a Covid re-run

By Heather Jameson | 31 July 2025

Giving evidence at the Covid Inquiry this week, LGA chief Joanna Killian highlighted just how lit...

TRANSFORMATION

The Vale's bright future

By Rob Thomas | 31 July 2025

Vale of Glamorgan Council’s new strategic plan offers a destination and a transformational route ...

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Knitting places together again

By Professor Donna Hall | 31 July 2025

The place-based approach is ready for the mainstream – so it’s important that the system around i...

HOUSING

Create a strategic planning system that is long-term and consistent

By Simon Edwards | 31 July 2025

Allowing mayors the ability to rewrite spatial development strategies prepared by councils runs o...

LG CHALLENGE

Shaping future leaders

By Annette Aiken | 31 July 2025

Local government’s brightest and best talent was on show during the last two Local Government Cha...

CLIMATE EMERGENCY

Climate action is a social movement

By Cllr Nick Ireland | 30 July 2025

Climate action is seen by Dorset Council as a way to improve lives, says Cllr Nick Ireland.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

The rise of AI in social care

By Ted Edmondson | 30 July 2025

David Rees and Ted Edmondson look at how local authorities are using AI in the provision of care ...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Action and aspiration

By Jess McGregor | 30 July 2025

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services’ Spring Survey has highlighted the need for...

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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