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North Yorkshire Council names next chief executive

Gateshead MBC chief executive Dale Owens is to leave the authority to join North Yorkshire Council.

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By Martin Ford | 10 November 2026
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Gateshead MBC chief executive Dale Owens is to leave the authority to join North Yorkshire Council.

Subject to approval by councillors next week, he will replace Richard Flinton, who is to retire next year.

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