Cheshire East Council has confirmed that it has appointed a new Executive Director for Place.
Announced yesterday, Phil Cresswell will take over the role at the beginning of December and will lead services across a number of areas, including:
- Highways
- Waste and recycling
- Planning
- Transport and parking
- Economic development
Speaking about his appointment, Cresswell said:
“Cheshire East is a great place with huge potential. I am looking forward to joining the council and meeting with staff, councillors and partners, to make a real difference for residents and business in the borough.
“The council delivers some great services and has some significant infrastructure projects and investment opportunities down the pipeline. I also recognise that, in common with many other local authorities, the council is facing significant financial pressure and needs to change radically over the next few years.
“This presents a great opportunity to do things differently and to maximise the economic potential of the borough to improve outcomes for Cheshire East residents, our communities, our businesses and our environment.”
Cresswell brings a wealth of experience with him, having previously worked as the Executive Director for Regeneration, Housing and Environmental Services at the London Borough of Hounslow. Previous to that role, he was Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Director of Housing, Regeneration and Growth.
Cheshire East Council’s Chief Executive, Rob Polkinghorne, also commented:
“I would like to welcome Phil to Cheshire East and look forward to working with him as he leads the council’s place-based services.
“Phil brings with him a wealth of experience as a senior leader and he joins us at a critical time for the organisation, as we embark on an ambitious programme of whole-organisation transformation and improvement.”
Image credit: iStock and Cheshire East Council
