County council chief executive set to depart

Lancashire County Council's chief executive Angie Ridgwell is set to leave her post to take up a new role at Hertfordshire County Council.

Angie joined the council in 2019 and steered the authority the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as working with cabinet and senior leaders to ensure that the authority is in a strong financial position relative to the sector as a whole.

As a qualified accountant, she has worked in a wide range of public sector bodies and local authorities and brought a huge breadth of knowledge and experience to the role.

Angie said: "I have loved my time at Lancashire County Council and like to count myself as an honorary Lancastrian.

“During my six years at the authority I have worked with many talented people who have the interests of Lancashire’s residents and businesses firmly at heart.

“As the lead officer of a large organisation, I am very proud of everything we have achieved as a council during the past six years and the progress we have made.

"Together with our partners we have worked hard to cushion the effects of Covid – which hit our county hard – strengthen our economy and build resilient services.

“Whoever replaces me will have the pleasure of working with some of the most committed and passionate people I have ever met."

The council will now begin the work to recruit a new chief executive and ensure a smooth transition during this period.