Minutes Public Pack, 07/07/2025 Employment Committee

Committee report · Employment Committee · Tue 6 Jan 2026 · Hastings Borough Council · agenda item 3

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• “The current interim Chief Executive has made a positive impact on the organisation at a time when the council, staff and SLT needs continued stability. Consideration to be given to extending this arrangement until LGR/Devolution is completed.”
• “The current interim postholder is an experienced Chief Executive with extensive Local Government knowledge. He has established relationships both locally, regionally and is well versed in managing substantial change programmes.”
• “There are several options which should be given consideration before permanently filling the Chief Executive position. These are outlined in the body of the report in paragraphs 6-9.”
• “A positive and productive working relationship has been established between the interim CEO and the Leader of the Council, which is vital for effective governance and strategic direction. (The Chair declared the meeting closed at. 5.0.”

What the meeting decided

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Places and organisations it names

• Hastings Borough Council

Other papers for this meeting

• Employment Committee agenda · Committee agenda
• Employment Committee minutes · Committee minutes
• V2 Part 1 employment committee report Jan 2026 · Committee report

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