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Ade Adetosoye takes up interim chief role at Bromley
Councillors in Bromley have appointed Ade Adetosoye as interim chief executive, following the retirement of Doug Patterson.
Barnsley chief Diana Terris announces retirement
The chief executive of Barnsley MBC, Diana Terris, has announced she will retire next year.
Lancaster chief Parsonage to take over at Wokingham Council
Wokingham Council has announced the appointment of Susan Parsonage as its new chief executive.
Deputy steps up to become chief executive at East Lindsey
East Lindsey DC has confirmed the appointment of Rob Barlow as its next chief executive.
Bridgend chief Mepham announces departure
Chief executive of Bridgend CBC, Darren Mepham, has announced that he intends to leave the authority early next year.
Wigan chief Donna Hall to chair think-tank
Wigan MBC chief executive Donna Hall is to become the new chair of the NLGN think-tank.
Warren set for permanent chief role at Greenwich
Greenwich LBC’s interim chief executive is set to land the job on a permanent basis.
Catherall announces his retirement
Blackburn with Darwen BC chief executive Harry Catherall has announced he will retire at Easter, after 40 years in local government.
Ireland steps down as Lincs chief
Lincolnshire CC chief executive Keith Ireland has left the council after just a few months in post.
Southampton appoints Hopkins as new chief
Southampton City Council has named Sandy Hopkins as its new chief executive. Ms Hopkins is currently chief executive of Havant BC and East Hampshire DC.
Harriss gets top job at Harrow
Harrow LBC has appointed Sean Harriss to be its new chief executive, taking over from interim boss Tom Whiting next year.
Burns faces possible redundancy
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy’s immediate past president, Andy Burns, is facing possible redundancy from his day job.
Interim chief at Harrow lands new role
Harrow LBC interim chief executive Tom Whiting will leave on 1 February next year, the council has announced.
Extra commissioner planned for Northamptonshire
James Brokenshire is expected to appoint an extra commissioner to Northamptonshire CC after inspectors found deteriorating services were leaving vulnerable children at risk of harm.
Swales to be next SOLACE president
The Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (SOLACE) is expected to name Martin Swales as its next president.
Finance director suspended
Newcastle-under-Lyme BC’s executive director for resources and support services has been suspended amid major turbulence at the council.
Wokingham's interim chief leaves
Wokingham Council has parted ways with its interim chief executive.
Culture change call after extension decision
A senior Northamptonshire CC councillor has called for culture change after failing to be informed about a key decision.
Combined authority chief to leave
The chief executive of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has announced his departure after just over a year.
Council withdraws from partnership to concentrate on transformation
Surrey CC’s human resources (HR) and organisational development (OD) departments have withdrawn for at least a year from a three-council partnership as the authority concentrates on transformation.