Banbridge DC chief executive Liam Hannaway has been appointed to the top role of the newly formed Newry, Mourne and Down super council, it has emerged.
The new council is set to become operational on 1 April 2015 and merges the existing Newry and Mourne DC with Down DC.
This forms part of a larger restructure programme that will see the 26 existing councils in Northern Ireland streamlined to 11 authorities made up of five, or six, or seven wards.
Mr Hannaway became Banbridge DC chief in July 2007 having served as the authority's director of development. Prior to this he served in several positions within the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
‘I relish the challenge of establishing this new organisation, with its wide range of functions and maximising the economic potential of this important district on the island of Ireland,' he said.
Cllr Michael Ruane, chair of Newry, Mourne and Down's statutory transition committee extended his congratulations to Mr Hannaway on behalf of the elected members of both councils.
‘His skills, knowledge ability and experience will be of great benefit to the new district,' Cllr Ruane said.
Vice-chairman of the transition committee, Cllr Colin McGrath from Down DC said: ‘We look forward to working with Mr Hannaway in forging the creation of a new council to serve the people and the communities of Newry, Mourne and Down.'
Banbridge DC chief executive Liam Hannaway has been appointed to the top role of the newly formed Newry, Mourne and Down super council, it has emerged.
The new council is set to become operational on 1 April 2015 and merges the existing Newry and Mourne DC with Down DC.
This forms part of a larger restructure programme that will see the 26 existing councils in Northern Ireland streamlined to 11 authorities made up of five, or six, or seven wards.
Mr Hannaway became Banbridge DC chief in July 2007 having served as the authority's director of development. Prior to this he served in several positions within the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
‘I relish the challenge of establishing this new organisation, with its wide range of functions and maximising the economic potential of this important district on the island of Ireland,' he said.
Cllr Michael Ruane, chair of Newry, Mourne and Down's statutory transition committee extended his congratulations to Mr Hannaway on behalf of the elected members of both councils.
‘His skills, knowledge ability and experience will be of great benefit to the new district,' Cllr Ruane said.
Vice-chairman of the transition committee, Cllr Colin McGrath from Down DC said: ‘We look forward to working with Mr Hannaway in forging the creation of a new council to serve the people and the communities of Newry, Mourne and Down.'
