Following a thorough recruitment process, Ferryhill Town Council has announced the appointment of Mrs Leeanne Owens to the post of Town Clerk. Mrs Owens joins from Durham County Council where she has worked for 19 years and has also spent two years as Clerk to Esh Parish Council.
A mother of two, Leeanne, from Stanley, was delighted with the appointment, saying: “I am very happy to have been offered the role and look forward to my new challenge. I am very passionate and eager to begin working towards the Town Council’s priorities.”
Cllr Liam Fellows, Chair of the Human Resource Committee said: “I am delighted that council agreed to ratify the HR Committee’s unanimous decision to offer Leeanne the role. Her passion and enthusiasm shone through and I am certain she will be an asset to both the Town Council and the wider community of Ferryhill.”
Cllr Curtis Bihari, Mayor of Ferryhill said: “It is fantastic to welcome Leeanne to Ferryhill Town Council. It’s an exciting time for our council as we head into this new municipal year with a new Town Clerk and a new Mayor. I am looking forward to working with Leeanne and pushing our town forward with fresh energy and renewed enthusiasm.”
Mrs Owens is eager to get to know Ferryhill as quickly as possible and will be looking to meet with local groups and organisations in the coming months.
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