Key appointment to drive forward Town Council's vision

Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council has appointed a head of project delivery and assistant chief executive officer.

Claire Edwards (pictured) will lead on the implementation of the Town Council’s strategic plan including supporting a vision to revitalise the town centre.

Other areas of responsibility include active travel, development of the public realm and transport infrastructure.

The role will have a particular emphasis on planning a sustainable future for the town including transportation infrastructure, regenerating the Town Centre, enhancing Sutton Park as a community asset and delivering more services locally through The Devolution Deal with Birmingham City Council.

Claire is a qualified strategic planner and practical solution identifier, with over 30 years project and programme management experience in various strategic development, regeneration and senior leadership roles in Local Government and the Gloucestershire LEP, plus also as the Executive Officer for a forum of towns and parishes.

Mosty recently Claire has been involved in the delivery of a range of projects to build foundations for sustainable place development through two evolving garden communities.

She said: “This is such an important role for the Town Council, as it enters a new chapter and a great opportunity to bring the full breadth of my skills set and experience into play to support a really exciting phase of economic growth and regeneration for Sutton Coldfield.

“I am looking forward to getting started, building relationships with the many local stakeholders and seeing what added value I can bring.”

Cllr Simon Ward, leader of Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council, said: “There was much interest following our advert to find a Head of Project Delivery and Assistant CEO for Sutton Coldfield and we had a strong field of applicants apply for the role.

“Claire has an excellent track record of delivering on key regeneration projects with Local Government and I am thrilled Claire has joined the Town Council’s team of dedicated Officers.

“I am confident members, key partners and Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council staff will welcome Claire’s appointment – the Town Council is committed to leading on the key strategic challenges facing our Royal Town and the recruitment of Claire is continued demonstration of that commitment.”