Former Ofsted boss, Christine Gilbert CBE, has been appointed interim chief executive at Brent LBC - less than two weeks after the departure of Gareth Daniel.

Prior to taking on the Brent role, Ms Gilbert - herself a former Tower Hamlets LBC chief executive – had served as HM Chief Inspector at education and children's care regulator Ofsted.

According to a council statement, Ms Gilbert will start her interim role in early November and remain in post until council leaders appoint a permanent replacement for Mr Daniel – who left after 26 years service with the council, including 14 as chief executive.

Brent LBC leader, Cllr Muhammed Butt said: ‘I am delighted that Christine has agreed to accept the post. She has a wealth of local government experience at the most senior level and will provide inspirational leadership to the council in the months ahead.'