Decision details

The Committee considered the report to agree the appointment of the Director of Corporate Services and Section 151 Officer.

The Section 151 Officer is a statutory role which the Council must appoint to, as per section 151 of the Local Government Act 1972.

The Committee previously agreed the recruitment process for the Director of Corporate Services at its meeting on Tuesday 1^st September 2025.

Councillor Parrott gave an overview of the process and the background and the suitability of the proposed candidate. The candidate was suitability qualified and had the breadth of experience needed to undertake the role.

Councillor Clarance spoke to this item to ask a clarification on the candidate’s current employer.

Following the conclusion of the discussion on the report it was RESOLVED that the press and public be re-admitted to the meeting.

It was PROPOSED by Councillor Parrott and SECONDED by Councillor Clarance and it was

RESOLVED

That the Committee RECOMMENDS to Council that:

1)    Ellie Willcocks is appointed as Director of Corporate Services and Section 151 Officer.

The Democratic Services Manager confirmed that the appointment is subject to Full Council ratification, due at an extraordinary Full Council meeting on Tuesday 25^th November.