The appointment of a senior director at Liverpool Council in the aftermath of its best value report has been put on hold.
It had been expected that the local authority would name a new director of neighbourhoods following a slated series of interviews taking place more than two weeks ago. However, it has been confirmed that acting director Claire McColgan will remain in post a little longer as the recruitment process remains ongoing.
The need for a new strategic director came after Liverpool Council sought to bolster its senior management team and deliver improvements following the damning Caller Report last year. The inspection, carried out by Max Caller OBE, identified a litany of failings at Liverpool Council that led to the appointment of government approved commissioners.
