The officer brought in by Lancashire CC because of her expertise with figures has described financial acumen as an ‘essential skill’ for all county bosses.
Former civil servant Angie Ridgwell was appointed as interim chief executive and director of resources for a year after the joint role was introduced by the council’s Conservative leader Geoff Driver, who was keen for the top officer to hold financial qualifications.
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