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HEALTH

Great Expectations

By Dr Jane Martin | 20 November 2014

Local Government Ombudsman, Dr Jane Martin, explains the power of people input in developing a ne...

WHITEHALL

Let councils write their own job specs

By Heather Jameson | 18 November 2014

Central government needs to massively scale back on statutory duties and give councils the chance...

FINANCE

Public satisfaction paradox

By Ben Page | 18 November 2014

Local government has soldiered on and maintained satisfaction levels, but for how much longer can...

FINANCE

Let's work together

By Lawrence Conway | 18 November 2014

Districts and counties have similar priorities, and collaboration is key, writes Lawrence Conway.

FINANCE

Securing sector-led improvement

By John O’Brien | 18 November 2014

The LGA’s range of peer-based challenge and support is vital, and local government's committed ad...

WHITEHALL

Slow but steady wins the day

By Bob Neill | 18 November 2014

Incremental change and ‘subsidiarity’ should be the way forward for English devolution, argues Bo...

PRIMARY CARE

The challenge of sustainable commissioning

By David McCullough | 17 November 2014

David McCullough, chief executive of the Royal Voluntary Service, says, despite the challenges, c...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Housing benefits

By Tom Brittain | 14 November 2014

Local government needs to reach out and engage with partner organisations to shine a spotlight on...

HEALTH

Lust for life

By Alexander Stevenson | 12 November 2014

Consequences of primal human appetites and behaviours drain public service budgets of billions ea...

FINANCE

Austerity post-2016 is set to be rebadged as 'prudence'

By Michael Burton | 12 November 2014

But keeping the electorate in ignorant bliss about the state of the public finances is hardly goi...

frederica-diamanta

Parish Clerk and Proper Officer of the Council

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Chigwell Parish Council

Head of Biodiversity and Climate Resilience

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Cherwell District Council

Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services

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Cherwell District Council

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