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2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
'One of a kind' Northamptonshire unitary council boss to leave
A council chief executive described by the authority's leader as "one of a kind" has announced she is Earnshaw was the first chief officer of West Northamptonshire Council when it was established in will depart from the Reform UK-controlled authority later this Earnshaw said the decision to leave had been "difficult" but "the time is now right". Anna Earnshaw came to West Northamptonshire Council from the outsourcing company, Capita, where she managed partnerships with local joined Northamptonshire County Council in 2016 and became its deputy chief executive in the time, the council was effectively going bankrupt and central government decided to abolish the authority and seven other councils across Earnshaw was chosen to be chief executive of the new West Northamptonshire Council - the fifth largest unitary in the country - which was under Conservative control until Reform UK took over the reins in May. She said: "It has been an absolute privilege serving west Northamptonshire's communities and I'm extremely proud of everything we have achieved together."Having made my decision to leave on a personal level some time ago, it was important to me to support our new administration through their first months in office."She added that leaving behind "dedicated" council colleagues had made her decision to leave "so difficult" but "the time is now right personally for me to do new things". The leader of the council, Mark Arnull, said: "Anna really is one of a kind in local government and an excellent, dedicated public servant."The leader of the Conservative opposition, Dan Lister, said: "She has been a hardworking and highly capable chief executive, respected by members and officers alike." Sally Keeble, the leader of the Labour group, said Ms Earnshaw had seen the authority "through from its earliest, shadow days, and through unprecedented financial and political upheavals, with great skill. "For the Liberal Democrat group, Jonathan Harris said Ms Earnshaw's departure was the second senior-level resignation by a women since May's election, coming after the departure of assistant chief executive Rebecca Purnell in added: "Now, the council faces a period of uncertainty along with an inexperienced administration."Anna has played a pivotal role in supporting the council through its transition to a unitary authority." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Voters encouraged to prepare for May local elections
A council is encouraging residents to prepare for the upcoming local elections in May, by making sure they are registered to vote. Voters will elect councillors to West Northamptonshire Council and North Northamptonshire Council, with changes to voter requirements in place. Those voting in person must bring photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence. Without valid ID, voters will not be able to cast their ballot at polling stations. To take part, residents must register to vote by 11 April. Those preferring to vote by post must apply by 17:00 GMT on 14 April, while proxy vote applications - where someone votes on your behalf - close at 17:00 on 23 April. Anna Earnshaw, returning officer for West Northamptonshire Council, said: "Every single vote helps shape the place we call home. Don't leave it too late - get ready now so your voice is heard on 1 May. "This is your community, your future - make it count." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. How councils in Northamptonshire want to spend your money Council leader to step down at next election West Northamptonshire Council North Northamptonshire Council
