Acting council chief to become permanent boss

Mark Wynn has been carrying out the role in an interim capacity since August

A county council is to make its interim chief executive its new permanent boss.

Mark Wynn, who has been running Lancashire County Council (LCC) since August, was chosen to take over full-time after a "rigorous and competitive recruitment process", the authority said.

The 55-year-old "brings to the position a wealth of knowledge of the local government sector", LCC said.

His appointment has been endorsed by the council's employment committee and it will be recommended to the full council next week.

'Big impact'

Mr Wynn joined the council in April 2023 and was responsible for promoting "transformational change".

He said: "I feel incredibly privileged and excited to be recommended for this role and I am very much looking forward to permanently leading the team at Lancashire County Council as we work to better the lives of all our residents.

"It is no secret that this is a demanding time for local government as a whole, with many challenges ahead.

But I am pleased to say that the council is in an extremely good position to deliver its ambitious vision for the future."

Council leader Phillippa Williamson said: "Mark is a proven leader who has made a big impact since joining the council, helping to drive change and transform the way we deliver services to the people of Lancashire."