Chief executives
Woking appoints new chief executive
Julie Fisher has been announced as the new chief executive of Woking BC.
Jersey chief steps down
Government of Jersey chief executive Charlie Parker will step down at the end of March, he has announced.
Nottingham plans £100m asset sale
The council has identified £100m of assets for sale as part of a plan to bring its finances under control.
Southwark chief to help with vaccine rollout
Southwark LBC’s chief executive will be brought in on secondment by NHS England to help with the national programme to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine.
Brum plans for new senior structure
Birmingham City Council has agreed a plans for a new structure that will split the senior management team into ‘council core’ directors and delivery managing directors.
Merton chief confirms departure
Merton LBC’s chief executive described the enjoyment to be had in the job as a ‘well-kept secret’ as he confirmed his departure.
Scottish Borders appoints chief executive
Scottish Borders Council has appointed Netta Meadows as its new chief executive.
Herefordshire to appoint new chief executive
Paul Walker is expected to be confirmed in the role at a council meeting this week.
London chief announces retirement
Hackney LBC chief executive Tim Shields is to leave the council following four decades of public service.
Chief executive calls time on 40-year career
Colin Everett will leave Flintshire CC later this year, having joined the authority in 2007.
Councils asked to 'redouble efforts' on rough sleeping
English councils have been asked to ‘redouble their efforts’ to help accommodate people sleeping rough, with the Government finding an additional £10m funding.
Bah humbug!
Last year was tough and 2021 will no doubt still be a bit of a slog for councils recovering from COVID.
Redbridge chief announces departure
Redbridge LBC’s chief executive Andy Donald has announced he is stepping down.
New chief executive appointed by Cambridge
Robert Pollock will take over from interim Andrew Grant in April.
Oxford appoints new chief executive
Caroline Green has been named as the new chief executive at Oxford City Council.
PSAA to consider 'whopping' 120% audit fee hike
The body responsible for overseeing audit fees is poised to assess requests for a number of significant increases, including one ‘whopping’ 120% rise.
Pub-lic service
Many in lockdown have been missing being allowed to nip to the pub for a swift half.
EXCLUSIVE: Birmingham chief recruitment process stalls at 11th hour
Birmingham City Council has stalled in another recruitment process in a bid to find a permanent chief executive.
Bedford chief calls time on 43-year career
The chief executive of Bedford BC, Philip Simpkins, has announced he will be stepping down from the role.
Councils key to tackling 'anti-vax mob'
Councils must act quickly to knock down the ‘anti-vax mob’ as the Government puts the sector at the heart of its strategy to tackle coronavirus, a senior public health chief has urged.
