Hampshire CC has a new county treasurer, after appointing Carolyn Williamson from neighbouring Southampton City Council. Ms Williamson spent five years at Southampton as executive director of resources, and will take up her new county post from August. In light of the current financial crunch facing councils, she said her new role involved significant ‘challenges'. ‘The Treasurer's department will undoubtedly play a key role and I look forward to leading my new team in facing these challenges,' she said.