Martin Ford 19 September 2025

Joint chief executive departs two districts

The chief executive of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse DCs, Mark Stone, has announced he is to stand down.

He has held the role since 2017 and previously worked at Enfield LBC, Kent CC and Wiltshire Council.

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