New Chief Executive

COLIN Ansell was approved as Southend City  council’s new Chief Executive on Monday November 20.

The recommendation was made to Full Council by the Appointments and Disciplinary Committee, following a comprehensive national recruitment and selection process.

Mr Ansell is currently Corporate Director of Adults, Health, Strategy and Change at Newham Council and has been with them since 1999. He has held various senior leadership roles in corporate services, performance improvement, finance, and adult social care. Mr Ansell was also interim Chief Executive from May 2022 to September 2023.

Mr Ansell said: “It is a huge honour to receive approval from Full Council and be appointed as the new Chief Executive of Southend-on-Sea City Council.

“I am excited to take on this role and as someone who is passionate about people, I look forward to getting started and making a real difference to the community of Southend-on-Sea.”

In a joint statement, Coun Tony Cox, leader of the council and the Conservative group, Coun Daniel Cowan, leader of the Labour Group, Coun Paul Collins, leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, Coun Martin Terry, Independent Group lead spokesperson, and Coun Ron Woodley, Residents First Group spokesperson, said: “We are very pleased that Colin has been confirmed as our new Chief Executive.

“Colin showed real drive and energy throughout the recruitment process and a commitment to local government and public services. We are confident that he can do justice to this challenging role and look forward to working closely with him.”

Rob Tinlin will remain as Chief Executive until Mr Ansell takes up his post. A start date will be agreed in the coming weeks.

Picture: Mr Ansell.

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