William Eichler 13 March 2024

Breaking: Brum chief exec steps down

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Birmingham City Council chief executive, Deborah Cadman, has announced her intention to stand down after three years in charge.

Cadman said she had ‘endeavoured to bring stability’ to the local authority but added that she was ‘incredibly disappointed’ with the council’s financial position.

Birmingham CC declared effective bankruptcy in September and is under Government intervention. The council has also just been granted a £1.2bn capitalisation directive.

‘When I was appointed as chief executive in March 2021, I was given a very clear brief of delivering the Commonwealth Games and I am proud that these were an outstanding success, with Birmingham 2022 considered as one of the best ever,’ said Cadman.

‘It was always my intention to leave the council once the budget (2024/25) was agreed, and we had a clear route to recovery and improvement. Having secured that approval and having led on the development of the council’s new Improvement and Recovery Plan, I feel that now is the right time to hand over the baton to a new chief executive.’

Council leader John Cotton added: ‘Deborah has led the council as chief executive and head of paid service over the course of the last three years. Her commitment and contribution have been acknowledged by staff, partners, and government. These have been incredibly difficult times, and no one can doubt Deborah’s commitment to the council, the city and the region.’

If this article was of interest, then check out our feature, The financial crisis in Birmingham City Council.

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