Northumberland County Council looks set to appoint a new chief executive, closing the book on a difficult chapter for the authority.
Dr Helen Paterson has been announced as the recommended appointment as the new head of paid service for the authority, subject to approval by full council next month.
Dr Paterson is no stranger to local government in the north east, having served as director of children's services at Sunderland City Council for five years before becoming strategic director for transformation, leading the council's business transformation, efficiency and improvement work.
