Our free email alerts will help keep you up to date with the things that matter to you. The Green Party also wants to see the decarbonisation of the local economy and the start of a shift to a true green economy. Joanna worked with top teams to rethink their strategic ambition and agree new approaches to address the challenges and opportunities that the public sector faces, including with a county council, as well as a group of health organisations. Last month, councillors agreed to share a chief executive with East Sussex County Council in a bid to improve services. In light of the ongoing situation in India, West Sussex County Council Chief Executive Becky Shaw and Director of Public Health Alison Challenger would like to issue the following statement of support: Through Debbies leadership, Childrens Services Social Care has been judged as good with adoption rated as outstanding. He questioned with so many people losing their jobs whether this scale of housebuilding is actually required. The district features many recreational areas which include Rongxing Garden Park, Xinsheng Park, Yingfeng Riverside Park, Meiti Riverside Park, Zhongshan Fine Arts Park, Dajia Riverside Park and Taipei Municipal Children's Recreation Area.. Ms Shaw has been East Sussex chief since 2010 when she was promoted from its director of policy and communications role. Mr Croker described how increasing cycling was a "no-brainer" bringing with it range of benefits with it such as improved health, while a wholesale switch to electric vehicles "is only part of the solution". Over the last 5 years, Anthony has also played a role in the Midlands Engine. County council elections took place on 6 May 2021. Becky Shaw, Chief Executive said: "We've been strengthening our executive leadership team throughout the pandemic. It was advice that leader Paul Marshall also applied to working with officers. Cllr Glazier added: We all benefit from stronger local services and good management which is why were confident this partnership would be valuable for East Sussex as well. Becky Shaw. Cllr Field said: In principle my group agrees with this proposition. He argued that a vote for Labour sends a message loud and clear that the Conservatives disastrous management cant go on. The Greens are also campaigning for better public transport routes. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton - Chief Fire Officer. Kate joined Cornwall Council in January 2016 as Chief Executive. Tuesday, 31st January 2023 at 10:30am. Tom McCabe is Executive Director of Community and Environmental Services at Norfolk County Council. Richard chairs North Yorkshire Chief Executives group, North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum and in 2014 chaired the Local Authority Delivery Group which co-ordinated the delivery of the Tour de France Grand Dpart in Yorkshire. Speaker profile for Mrs Becky Shaw - East Sussex County Council Webcasts. A report leaked to the press in October suggested things were not going well, with a recommendation that the service should be taken over by a trust. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Paul Marshall, leader of West Sussex, said: East Sussex County Council will provide us with the support and expertise we need to move forward and improve the services we offer our residents. Mr Dickson said: Covid has opened peoples eyes up to how important nature and the environment is.. Changes would not only make it safer for children but support them to be more active. Taryn Eves will join the County Council as Director of Finance and Support Services in early November. There is no question today about joining anything that isnt currently joined up. Although he appreciated this was a difficult situation it was one the government "needs to get its head around". By The Newsroom. She was awarded the OBE for services to social care in 2014. The County Council reserves to itself decisions on key policy plans, questions members of the Cabinet, debates major pieces of work by Select Committees and notices of motion. Becky Shaw, Chief Executive and Alison Challenger, Director of Public Health. In September, West Sussex announced its CEO Nathan Elvery was away from his duties, with Lee Harris, director of place, acting as a temporary stop-gap. Until 1898 it existed alongside the Urban and Rural Sanitary Districts when these were abolished in favour of a new network of urban and rural districts. When it comes to rubbish tips, Ms Sharp raised concerns that a booking system trial at a number of sites means households are limited to one visit a week maximum and felt this would be unhelpful to someone carrying out major garden or home projects. Paul Marshall (Conservative) has been leader of West Sussex County Council since 2019. Cllr Marshall said: East Sussex CC will provide us with the support and expertise we need to move forward and improve the services we offer our residents. I think it is a huge testament to this authority and all we have achieved for the people of East Sussex, that our neighbours in West Sussex have looked to us for help.. Last month it was announced that Sarah Sturrock will be starting at West Sussex County Council in January 2022 as the new Assistant Chief Executive. Mike Croker, district councillor for Bramber, Upper Beeding and Woodmancote, is also standing this time as a county council election candidate in Bramber Castle. Meanwhile, its proponents point out that the combined councils population will not be dissimilar to that of neighbouring Hampshire CC. Kate is determined that Cornwall should be a leader in tackling climate change and improving the Cornish environment and is leading the Councils work to become carbon neutral by 2030, twenty years ahead of the Governments target of 2050. Comments have been closed on this article. Facebook gives people the power to share. It described a significant bullying problem from the top down, which was especially destructive, with poor communication doing nothing to help. Lead Advisors | ACCE | Association of County Chief Executives The Chairman introduced and welcomed Becky Shaw, CEO, Lee Harris, Executive Director of Place Service and Emily King, Director of Communities of West Sussex County Council. For detailed results for each electoral division see 2021 West Sussex County Council election, Elections took place on 4 May 2017. Its absolutely not something that will be done in a darkened room and suddenly produced. PO19 1RQ. Dear Ms Whately, Further to your letter dated 14th May, I am responding on behalf of West Sussex County Council and our local health and social care system partners. Cliff Robinson (died 2009[5]) was the only chairman elected as a Liberal. Mr Croker added: Its more about getting low carbon into the culture of the organisation.. Under this new model of peer support, the two counties will have separate lead officers with the exception of Ms Shaw, although long-serving East Sussex leader Keith Glazier (Con) will act as a mentor to his newly-installed counterpart at West Sussex Paul Marshall (Con). The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Each member has a portfolio of work for which they take personal responsibility. I want to take this opportunity to thank Lee Harris for stepping up as Acting Chief Executive and for his valuable contribution in recent months as well as his efforts to support Becky Shaw as the incoming chief executive.. He also asked: How is it going to benefit the local community?. Godfrey Daniel, co-leader of the councils Labour group, said: Im pleased there will be a due diligence period to examine what the impact is. 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Last year the government published its vision for cycling and walking while a number of local cycling and walking infrastructure plans (LCWIPs) have been produced. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. Angie has also worked in consultancy and as an associate with KPMG. Becky is a trusted and well-established chief executive with a great track record in public service and a fantastic reputation both locally and nationally. Taryns leadership and experience will be a great asset to West Sussex.Taryn Eves said: Making a difference to peoples lives and their experiences is why I love being part of Local Government and I am excited and feel very privileged to have this opportunity to serve the communities of the county I have called home for the last 20 years. East Sussex County Council leaders have signed off on plans to share its chief executive officer with West Sussex. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). More challenges are still to come with the need to reset West Sussexs economy and re-skill parts of the workforce. PDF Becky Shaw County Hall Chief Executive Chichester - Civica He said: The bottom line is the last four years have shown like never before that the West Sussex Tories have failed the county. Recently designated as a Partner in Practice, Debbie has chaired the Improvement Board at Rotherham Borough Council, resulting in Rotherham being judged as good by Ofsted with services for care leavers judged as outstanding. A Gannett Company. Becky has strong track record of effective partnership working across tiers and sectors with East Sussex leading both Transport for the South East (the regional Sub National Transport Board) and the South East 7 grouping of upper tier councils. He described it as a pretty tough time to take over, but feels significant improvements have been made in all three areas since then. There would be a further opportunity for both councils to review the commitment to joint working or amend as needed following the elections in 2021. Gavin's appointment adds to the stability we've been building since I . This email address has already been registered for the newsletter. Administration (48) . Since the turn of the year Becky Shaw, chief executive of East Sussex County Council, has been serving in the same position across the border. Management of demonstration projects connecting the natural heritage to sustainable rural development. I want to take this opportunity to thank Lee Harris for stepping up as acting chief executive and for his valuable contribution in recent months as well as his efforts to support Becky Shaw as the incoming chief executive.". He said: Its clear not enough is being spent and the pothole situation is just getting worse. Dr Walsh described how these facilities provide "absolutely vital" services for new parents, with the Lib Dems promising to keep as many open as possible if not all of them. Becky Shaw is set to take over as chief executive of West Sussex CC following Nathan Elvery's departure from the crisis-stricken council. Context and partnerships The West . The climate change plan includes a Forest for Cornwall, powering new homes with alternative energy, and making energy efficiency improvements to existing Council owned housing. He said the cuts have meant a vicious circle of fewer bus services leading to a drop in people using them. Debbie was awarded an OBE in the 2018 Queens Birthday Honours List. Electing Green councillors he felt would increase the range of views at County Hall. While "basic designs not good enough", councils can only go so far without national policy on green standards to back them up. These include Bristol City Council, Thurrock Council, Coventry City Council and Bridgnorth District Council. There is a call to end investment in fossil fuels. He added: We are creating that massive problem and that problem needs to be resolved if we are going to meet our carbon targets., Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary, Robert Jenrick. Labour group leader Michael Jones asked what steps had been taken to deal with the bullying highlighted by Mr Coughlan and called for a review of the councils whistle-blowingpolicy seeing as it clearly hadnt uncovered the extent of what was going on. All this has led to praise from Secretary of State Robert Jenrick in a recent letter. Mr Croker said: Its a case of the technology being there and its becoming more affordable.. West Sussex County Council . Mr Marshall felt this had been key with talented people wanting to come and work for West Sussex . Rural Development Projects. Our approach has been shared at conferences in Switzerland, Scotland and Canada. With a background in people services, Kate is passionate about improving the life chances of the people of Cornwall through inclusive economic growth and through empowering communities to get involved in the delivery of public services. Please report any comments that break our rules. The start of Mr Elverys time at West Sussex was as controversial as the end. The current leader is Paul Marshall. 11 Ratings. At this time West Sussex became a non-metropolitan county, divided into districts. Failing West Sussex children's service 'should be removed' Chief Executive - Becky Shaw | East Sussex County Council West Sussex County Council could share a chief executive officer with East Sussex from the new yearin an attempt to improve the services it provides. Improvements to the A27 at Arundel were critical while he was also keen to see upgrades to the route advance at both Chichester and Worthing. Theyre not there for any political reason other than to furnish this council with the intelligence and the evidence base and the knowledge to help the political institution make decisions. They want to see new green jobs and re-skilling such as expanding the workforce, retrofitting old housing stock and more local jobs to repair and reuse products rather than throwing things away after a couple of years.