Rochford DC has named Amar Dave as its new chief executive. He will replace Paul Warren when he retires at the end of the year. Mr Dave is currently acting corporate director of environment, culture and transport at Reading BC, heading a team of 568 staff and with a revenue budget of £49m. He has extensive experience of managing the delivery of frontline council services including highways, transport, planning, environmental, housing, arts and heritage. Rochford DC leader Terry Cutmore said: ‘All of us on the appointments panel reached a unanimous decision in recommending Amar Dave for appointment. ‘We all agreed he has the passion, enthusiasm and necessary skills to meet the future needs of the council. ‘With his vision and experience, I'm confident we can meet head-on the challenges that face local government.' Mr Dave said: ‘I'm really looking forward to joining Rochford DC as chief executive and working with staff and councillors to continue to deliver the best possible services for residents, businesses and visitors right across the district. ‘I know the Rochford district and the county well as my wife grew up in Essex and she still has family living here. ‘It's a pleasure to return to Essex where we can bring up our family.'