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Stannard named new chief at Salford
Salford City Council has named Tom Stannard as its new chief executive, replacing Jim Taylor who will retire at the end of January.
Hillingdon leader to quit after 20 years
London’s longest serving council leader, Sir Ray Puddifoot, has announced his resignation date.
Former London borough chief joins Breckland and South Holland
Nathan Elvery has been confirmed as the interim head of paid service at Breckland and South Holland DCs.
Local government recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Council leaders and staff have been recognised in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for their services to local government.
Dundee appoints new chief executive
Greg Colgan will take up the post on the retirement of current chief, David Martin.
Director returns to birthplace to become chief executive
Councillors last night approved the appointment of Larissa Reed as the new chief executive of Swale BC.
Central Bedfordshire announces new chief executive
Current director of place and communities, Marcel Coiffait, will take on the role later this year.
'Rising star' to get new chief executive position
Cotswold DC is expected to appoint ‘a rising star in local government’ as it brings back its chief executive position.
Chief executive to retire after 43 years
The chief executive of Durham Council, Terry Collins, has announced his retirement following a 43-year career in local government.
Children's trust chairman quits
The chairman of Northamptonshire Children’s Trust has resigned after the county council raised concerns over the appointment.
Camden leader set to take on London Councils role
Camden LBC leader Georgia Gould has been elected to take over as chair of London Councils by her Labour colleagues.
Rogers to retire next year
The Liverpool-born chief executive of the region’s combined authority has announced he plans to retire next September.
Local government minister quits
Simon Clarke said he was leaving the Government for 'purely personal reasons’.
Chief to leave after £95k deal
The chief executive of Pembrokeshire CC is expected to leave the authority by the end of November after a £95,000 ‘settlement agreement’ was struck.
London Councils chief announces plan to step down
The chief executive of London Councils, John O’Brien, has announced he will step down from the role after 14 years.
Joint district chief steps down
The chief executive of Breckland and South Holland DCs has announced she will step down in the autumn after six years I the top job.
Eden chief announces departure
The chief executive of Eden DC, Rose Rouse, is to leave the authority and the public sector at the end of the month.
Wakefield chief requests early retirement
The chief executive of Wakefield Council, Merran McRae, is to step down after requesting early retirement.
East Ayrshire chief and CFO announce departures
Chief executive Fiona Lees will step down in January, while depute chief executive and chief financial officer Alex McPhee is to leave in December.
EXCLUSIVE: Casey steps back from homelessness response
Dame Louise Casey has stepped back from helping with the Government’s emergency homelessness response, The MJ understands.
