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PEOPLE
Former local government minister Phil Woolas dies
By Martin Ford | 16 March 2026
Former local government minister Phil Woolas has died, his family has announced.
PEOPLE
New chief executive joins borough
By Martin Ford | 12 March 2026
Andrew Donaldson has taken up the role of permanent chief executive at Halton BC this month.
FINANCE
Council spends £220k sending council tax bills first class
By William Eichler | 05 March 2026
Somerset Council has been forced to spend an extra £220,000 sending out council tax bills first c...
PEOPLE
Borough appoints chief operating officer
By Martin Ford | 04 March 2026
King’s Lynn & West Norfolk BC has appointed Emma Kavanagh as chief operating officer.
PEOPLE
Spelthorne announces interim chief
By Martin Ford | 27 February 2026
Gordon Mitchell has been appointed as interim chief executive at Spelthorne BC.
PEOPLE
Buckinghamshire announces chief executive
By Martin Ford | 26 February 2026
Buckinghamshire Council has confirmed the appointment of Zina Etheridge as its new chief executive.
PEOPLE
Lancashire CC appoints finance director
By Martin Ford | 18 February 2026
Gary Fielding is to join Lancashire CC as corporate director of finance
PEOPLE
Combined authorities announce chief executives
By Martin Ford | 13 February 2026
Two combined authorities have made chief executive appointments.
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Hicks proposes directors share chief executive role
By Dan Peters | 13 February 2026
Tens of thousands of pounds could be saved by reducing the number of executive staff at Suffolk C...
PEOPLE
New director to join North Yorkshire
By Martin Ford | 11 February 2026
Abigail Barron has been appointed corporate director for health and adult services at North Yorks...
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