The City of London Corporation has appointed Brighton and Hove City Council’s top officer, John Barradell, as its new town clerk and chief executive.
Mr Barradell will replace the city’s outgoing chief executive, Chris Duffield, who is retiring after working in local government for almost 40 years and he is expected to take up his new role in the autumn.
Before joining Brighton and Hove City Council in 2009, he worked at Westminster City Council as deputy chief executive.
‘As a Londoner, I am delighted to be returning to the geographic heart of local government in the capital,’ said Mr Barradell.
‘The City of London Corporation has a well-established reputation for delivering high-quality services and I will do my utmost to maintain – and where possible improve – these standards.’
Brighton and Hove City Council leader, Cllr Jason Kitcat, said: ‘John has made an enormous contribution to Brighton and Hove.
‘He has played a major role in developing the council's culture and services to be more modern and efficient.
‘He has ably supported our new administration whilst also celebrating the city's achievements and diversity with schemes like Peoples' Day and The Big Difference award. I wish him all the best in his new role.’
