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Nov
New North Yorkshire Council chief executive to be appointed
A new chief executive is set to take over at North Yorkshire Council following a recruitment process.
Dale Owens, who is currently chief executive at Gateshead Council, has been recommended to take on the role.
It follows the upcoming retirement of current CEO Richard Flinton, who will leave the £211,000-salary post in May next year after overseeing the local elections.
Mr Owens previously worked for the former North Yorkshire County Council as assistant director for prevention and service development before moving to Gateshead Council as strategic director for integrated adult and social care in August 2022.
He took up the position as chief executive in Gateshead in June 2024 and is currently paid £185,000.
The North Yorkshire Council chief executive job was advertised on a salary range of £205,749 to £224,986.
Richard Flinton
The recommendation to appoint Mr Owens will go to a full council meeting on Wednesday (November 18).
Responding to today’s announcement, Mr Owens said:
I am honoured to be recommended for this appointment. I know firsthand what a special place North Yorkshire is with ambitious communities and strong partnerships.
North Yorkshire Council has made a sound start as a unitary authority thanks to the dedication and focus of its workforce and elected members.
Subject to approval, I am looking forward to working with councillors, colleagues, partners and residents to build on these achievements and help deliver the best possible outcomes for communities across the county.
I recognise the strong foundations established under Richard Flinton's leadership and would be proud to lead the organisation into its next chapter.
Cllr Carl Les, chair of the chief officer appointment committee and leader of the council, said:
Following a thorough and highly competitive recruitment process, I am delighted that the committee is recommending Dale as the next chief executive of North Yorkshire Council.
Dale demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, a clear strategic vision and a strong commitment to public service. We were also impressed by his understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing our county.
He is no stranger to North Yorkshire, having previously worked for the former North Yorkshire County Council as an assistant director in health and adult services. Dale went on to progress his career as the director of integrated health and adult services at Gateshead Council before becoming chief executive there in 2024.
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