North Tyneside Council has appointed Jacqueline Laughton as interim chief executive while seeking a long-term replacement following Paul Hanson’s departure
North Tyneside: So, the council has just named Jacqueline Laughton as the interim chief executive. This comes after Paul Hanson left his position earlier this month. It’s a big change for the local authority.
They held a special council meeting to make it official. Jacqueline, who was the assistant chief executive, will now take on several important roles. She’s stepping into the shoes of Paul, who had been with the council for quite a while.
Paul is moving on to a new job with the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Foundation Trust. He was earning a pretty decent salary, so it’s a big shift for him too.
The council is excited about Jacqueline taking over. She’s been with North Tyneside for 17 years and has a lot of experience. She’s done various roles, including working on community services and corporate strategy.
They plan to start looking for a permanent chief executive after the upcoming mayoral election in May. It’s a good time for a fresh start.
Steve Cox, the council chairman, expressed gratitude for Paul’s years of service. It’s always nice to see someone local step up into such a key role.
With all these changes, it’ll be interesting to see how things unfold in North Tyneside. The council has a lot on its plate, and Jacqueline seems ready to tackle the challenges ahead.
