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London borough chief to step down

Sharon Lea is to step down as chief executive of Hammersmith & Fulham LBC.

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By Martin Ford | 19 October 2026
Sharon Lea © Hammersmith & Fulham LBC

Sharon Lea is to step down as chief executive of Hammersmith & Fulham LBC.

Lea joined the council in 2018 as strategic director of environment before being appointed as chief executive in 2022, initially on an interim basis.

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