New chief executive set to take the helm at Northumberland County Council

By Ian Smith
Published 20th Oct 2022, 17:35 BST
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Northumberland County Council is poised to appoint a new chief executive.

Dr Helen Paterson is currently at Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council, where she has been chief executive since 2017.

A recommendation for her formal appointment has been made following an interview and selection process overseen by a cross-party group of councillors and senior officers.

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It needs to be confirmed at a meeting of full council next month

Dr Helen Paterson is set to be appointed new chief executive of Northumberland County Council.Dr Helen Paterson is set to be appointed new chief executive of Northumberland County Council.
Dr Helen Paterson is set to be appointed new chief executive of Northumberland County Council.

Council leader Cllr Glen Sanderson said: "We're looking forward to welcoming Helen as our new chief executive, subject to full council approval.