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Parr to step down after 38 years in sector
Halton Council’s chief executive, David Parr, is to step down at the end of March.
Naylor quits council for consultancy job
Barking and Dagenham LBC chief executive Chris Naylor has announced he will step down after seven years at the council.
Belfast chief takes on Jersey role
Belfast City Council’s chief executive is set to become Jersey’s new top civil servant.
Jenrick sacked as communities secretary
Robert Jenrick has been replaced by Michael Gove in the Cabinet reshuffle.
Uttlesford announces new chief executive
Peter Holt has been officially confirmed as the new chief executive of Uttlesford DC.
Birmingham names new director of council management
Becky Hellard has overseen the delivery of financial improvement plans across the council.
Harry Catherall officially appointed Oldham CEO
The former chief executive of St Helens MBC and Blackburn with Darwen Council has joined the council on an interim basis, following a 40-year career in local government.
Borough chief to step down
Southwark LBC chief executive, Eleanor Kelly, has announced she is due to retire early next year.
Thorpe promoted to top job at North Lincolnshire
North Lincolnshire Council has appointed its learning, skills and culture director, Pete Thorpe, to succeed chief executive Denise Hyde.
ADPH president gets Whitehall role
The president of the Association of Directors of Public Health, Jeanelle de Gruchy, has been appointed as the new deputy chief medical officer for England.
Breckland goes it alone in wake of strategic partnership end
Breckland DC has failed to convince another Norfolk district to join it in a new strategic partnership after its deal with South Holland DC ended.
Chief executive departs Croydon's property firm
Colm Lacey, who has headed Brick By Brick since its inception in 2016, will leave in the coming months as it prepares to be wound down.
Salford makes two additions to senior team
John Searle has been announced as the new strategic director for place and Iolanda Puzio has been appointed as city solicitor.
Pendle announces new chief executive
Rose Rouse will take up the role in early autumn, subject to a vote at the authority’s next full council meeting.
Oldham MBC to bring in interim chief executive
Councillors will vote on a recommendation to appoint Harry Catherall next week.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to end chief sharing
Councillors are expected to agree to make separate chief executive appointments in meetings to take place next week.
Sandwell appoints new interim chief executive
Kim Bromley-Derry became the third chief executive officer in as many years when he was appointed on an interim basis this week.
Eden and Carlisle end joint chief arrangement
Eden DC and Carlisle City Council will no longer share chief executive Jason Gooding from the end of the month.
Chief executive calls time on 40-year career
West Berkshire Council’s chief executive, Nick Carter, has retired after 16 years leading the organisation.
New chief praises council's 'rebellious instinct'
Ashfield DC has announced Theresa Hodgkinson as their new chief executive officer.
