Key messages 20 March 2026

From 17–20 March, we took part in a Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Review.
Thank you to everyone who supported the review, particularly colleagues who took part in interviews and focus groups.
The review looks at the whole organisation, not just those directly involved, and the feedback will help shape future priorities and improvement work.
The peer team is now reviewing feedback from all meetings, interviews and focus groups to identify key themes.
We will keep you updated and share key messages when the report is published.
Thank you again to everyone who contributed and to all colleagues for their support during the review period.

Congratulations to Josh Mynott, who has been appointed as our new Chief of Staff.
This new role will support Mark Wynn, Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service, helping to drive forward the council’s priorities at pace.
As Chief of Staff, Josh will lead the Complaints, Executive Support and Member Enquiries teams. We’re delighted to welcome him into this role and wish him every success.
John Betts has joined us as Interim Director of Finance, providing continuity and leadership for the service until Gary Fielding starts in late spring.
During this interim period, John will oversee the service and support the council’s ongoing financial management and priorities.

Thank you to everyone who has submitted a saving suggestion through the Staff Suggestion Scheme.
All outstanding suggestions are now in the final stages of review within directorates.
We’ll share more information in April about the ideas that are being taken forward, so please keep an eye out for further updates.
You can continue to submit new suggestions at any time by following this link.