A new interim chief executive with nearly 20 years of public sector experience has been appointed in Pendle.
Lawrence Conway joins the council from South Lakeland District Council, where he was chief executive for 13 years.
The appointment was approved by councillors at the special budget council meeting on Thursday, February 27.
It follows the announcement that Rose Rouse would leave the council at the end of March to take up a new post at Darlington Council.
A recruitment process is underway to appoint a permanent successor but this is expected to take several months.
Lawrence will start at Pendle Council on Monday, March 3.
Councillor Asjad Mahmood, leader of Pendle Borough Council, said: “I look forward to welcoming Lawrence to Pendle and working with him to continue our drive to provide good quality services to our residents and businesses.
“He has extensive experience of local government reorganisation which will be immensely helpful as we work through the upcoming changes to councils in Lancashire.”
Cllr Mahmood also thanked Rose for her hard work and commitment during her time in the role.
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He said: “I wish Rose all the very best in her new role at Darlington Council.
“Since she came to the council in late 2021, she has built a strong management team and has led the organisation to deliver an ambitious Corporate Plan for Pendle.
“Rose has overseen some fantastic regeneration schemes in Pendle and has really helped to put the area on the map.”
During her time at the council, Rose was involved in the council’s purchasing of Pendle Rise Shopping Centre and campaigned for improvements on the roads.
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