Halton Borough Council is set to appoint Stephen Young as its new Chief Executive.
The announcement follows the decision at a special council meeting on 26 January, in which councillors accepted the recommendation made by Halton Borough Council’s Appointments Committee.
Mr Young currently serves as the Executive Director of Growth, Environment, Transportation and Community Services at Lancashire County Council.
The recommendation follows a comprehensive recruitment process, delivered in collaboration with North West Employers, an organisation representing 41 council employers across the North West of England.
The search for a new Chief Executive saw candidates carry out psychometric tests and a wide range of assessment activities across two days, which were designed to challenge and test the skills, abilities and aptitude of each candidate.
A shortlist of candidates were invited for in-depth interviews, resulting in the Appointments Committee recommending its preferred candidate to the council.
Commenting, Leader of Halton Borough Council and Chair of the Appointments Committee, Councillor Mike Wharton said:
“I am delighted that Stephen has accepted our offer to become the next Chief Executive of Halton Borough Council.
“This is a pivotal role that attracted a very strong field of candidates.
“Throughout the process, myself and my fellow members of the Appointments Committee have been particularly impressed by Stephen’s extensive and varied record of achievements, his passion for public service and his personal values, which we believe will be well-matched to Halton.
“I look forward to welcoming Stephen to Halton and working with him to deliver on our ambitious programme of work.”
A start date for Mr Young will be confirmed in the coming days.
The current Chief Executive of Halton Borough Council, David Parr, will leave the authority on 31 March 2022, having spent 18 years with the council and 38 years in public service.
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