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LGA chooses Downs as its new chief exec on £169k

The Local Government Association has hired former Shropshire CC chief executive Carolyn Downs at its new boss on a salary of £169,000.

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By Heather Jameson | 14 September 2011

The Local Government Association has hired former Shropshire CC chief executive Carolyn Downs at its new boss on a salary of £169,000.

The salary for the role dropped dramatically at the start of this year, following pressure from secretary of state Eric Pickles. Mr Pickles highlighted current chief executive, John Ransford's £245,000 plus pensions package and called for a cut.

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