Decision details

Steve Wilcock, Sandra Rothwell and Roy Newton left the room for the discussion of this item.

The Joint Committee considered a report which sought approvals to changes to the senior level staffing of Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington.

The Joint Committee were updated that due to the transformation phase which Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington was currently in, the changes to staffing would be on an interim basis which would ensure the stability of the organisation during the transition period.  

It was noted that the proposed appointment of these roles had been made with appropriate due diligence and the input of the Councils’ Monitoring Officers.

RESOLVED:

That the Cheshire and Warrington Joint Committee:

1. Agree to the appointment of Roy Newton as Managing Director of Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington on an interim basis for the duration of the transition programme.

2. Agree to the appointment of Steve Wilcock as Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington’s Senior Finance Lead on secondment from Cheshire East.

3. Note it is proposed that Sandra Rothwell be contracted by Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington as Senior Transition Adviser.