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Borough set to appoint interim as chief to stand down

Eastleigh BC has announced James Strachan is to step down as chief executive.

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By Martin Ford | 11 February 2026
From left, David Williams, Keith House and James Strachan © Eastleigh BC

Eastleigh BC has announced James Strachan is to step down as chief executive.

Strachan joined Eastleigh in 2022 from Southampton City Council, where he was business development director, and has previously worked at Hampshire CC.

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