Sharon Wroot tonight set to be confirmed as North East Lincolnshire Council's chief executive

                                                     

Sharon Wroot will provide continuity and stability

NORTH East Lincolnshire Council's interim chief executive, Sharon Wroot, will this evening be confirmed in the post on a permanent basis.

A report to tonight's full council meeting states: "Following a national recruitment campaign and robust assessment process, the appointments committee unanimously determined that Sharon Wroot was the strongest candidate following a full  interview-and-assessment process.

The Committee concluded unanimously that she:

* Demonstrated exceptional leadership capability,

* Provided a clear and compelling vision for the organisation,

* Showed strong understanding of the local context and future challenges

*Offered the most robust and credible evidence of readiness to lead the council

It is not known how many other candidates applied for the position, nor how many were invited to attend the final interview which was held recently at Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre.