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Tributes paid following death of former CIPFA president
Former president of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), Gren Folwell, has died.
Ashfield to appoint first female chief
Carol Cooper-Smith is to be appointed interim chief executive of Ashfield DC.
Sutton appoints new strategic director of resources
Richard Simpson has been appointed permanent strategic director of resources at Sutton LBC.
Cheshire East makes 11 senior appointments
Cheshire East Council has recruited 11 senior management positions as part of a restructure and modernisation programme.
Finance chief to take on Brum boss role
Birmingham City Council’s chief finance officer Clive Heaphy is to act up as chief executive when current incumbent Dawn Baxendale leaves the post.
Two directors join Havering leadership
Havering LBC has appointed two new directors to its senior leadership team.
Taking the next steps
Cllr David Williams steps into the role of new chairman of the County Councils’ Network in September. Ann McGauran talks to him about his priorities and plans.
Bath & North East Somerset poised to appoint new chief executive
Members will be asked to rubber-stamp the appointment of Will Godfrey to the role at a meeting in September.
Three added to Highland Council leadership team
Highland Council has made three appointments to three new executive chief officer posts.
Former Sandwell chief gets Publica role
Council-owned company Publica Group has announced the appointment of former Sandwell MBC chief executive, Jan Britton, as managing director.
Partridge confirmed as permanent chief
Labour-controlled Stevenage BC today confirmed the permanent appointment of Matt Partridge as the council’s new chief executive.
Jenrick takes top job at MHCLG
Former Treasury minister Robert Jenrick has been appointed as the new secretary of state at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).
Oxfordshire appoints new director of adult services
Stephen Chandler has joined Oxfordshire CC, it has been announced.
Booth-Smith tipped for No.10 job
Communities special adviser Liam Booth-Smith is tipped to be made deputy chief of staff under Sir Edward Lister, if Boris Johnson is elected as the leader of the Conservative Party.
Social care director leaves Somerset
Somerset CC’s adult services director, who featured on Panorama’s investigation into the state of the social care system, is to leave the authority.
South Kesteven chief steps down
Aidan Rave has stepped down as the chief executive of South Kesteven DC to pursue new ventures.
New management model with no chief approved
Redcar and Cleveland BC hopes to save about £220,000 per year after scrapping its chief executive role as part of a new management model.
Wycombe chief executive announces departure
Wycombe DC chief executive Karen Satterford is to leave the council after 13 years of service.
Islington makes corporate director appointment
Keith Townsend has joined Islington LBC as corporate director of environment and regeneration.
Bromley's interim chief executive wins permanent role
Ade Adetosoye has been confirmed as the permanent chief executive of Bromley LBC.