The interim chief executive at Liverpool Council wants to give the city a “good opportunity for the future” but is aware of the scale of the challenge.
Theresa Grant said her previous experience at turning round beleaguered local authorities in the shape of Northamptonshire stood her in good stead for her eight month period in charge at the Cunard Building. Ms Grant started her role four weeks ago, having been appointed following the resignation of former chief executive Tony Reeves.
Ms Grant, who also had a stint at Trafford Council, said coming to the city was a job she “really wanted to do” and her previous success elsewhere convinced her to step into the breach. She said: “Having gone into Northamptonshire, which was the first council to go bankrupt in 50 years, the scale here didn’t scare me at all, neither did the challenge, you have to be somebody who actually enjoys a challenge to do something like this and I found I enjoyed so much of the experience I had in Northamptonshire, and it was such a positive experience.
