Bracknell Forest Council chief executive Susan Halliwell has been appointed to the same position at the new West Surrey Council.<\/p>\n
The new unitary is due to be established in April 2027 through local government reorganisation in the county.<\/p>\n
Ms Halliwell has been chief at Bracknell Forest \u2013 which is one of the Berkshire unitaries \u2013 since October 2022. She was previously a place director for West Berkshire Council and before that for Oxfordshire CC.<\/p>\n
Ms Halliwell said getting the job was a \u201cprivilege\u201d and added: \u201cI look forward to working closely with councillors, colleagues and partners to build a council that listens to its communities, embraces innovation and puts residents at the heart of every decision.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether, we can create a trusted organisation that serves West Surrey well for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
Paul Follows (Lib Dem) leader of the West Surrey shadow authority, said: \u201cWe are ambitious for West Surrey and want to deliver excellent services, listen to residents and help our communities thrive.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am looking forward to working closely with her as we build a new council that delivers high-quality services, strengthens local communities and provides strong, accountable leadership across West Surrey.\u201d<\/p>\n