Stoke-on-Trent City Council has appointed three new assistant directors of housing, development and growth.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has appointed three new assistant directors of housing, development and growth as positive progress continues to regenerate the city and deliver the councils’ place-making ambitions.
Tony McGovern has been successfully appointed to the role of Assistant Director for Investment Delivery and Growth. Tony joins the council from Sandwell MBC, where he was the Programme Director for Levelling Up and has a range of experience across sectors, which includes a strong focus on growth and regeneration.
Paul Parkinson who joined the council as Assistant Director for Housing Management on an interim basis will now take up the role on a permanent basis. Paul was previously Executive Director of Operations at Ashfield District Council.
Rob Vernon, who has been in the interim role as Assistant Director for Operations and Regulatory Services, will now also take up the role on a permanent basis. Rob has led on key elements of the council's vision since 2009, overseeing areas including highway operations, environmental sustainability, and waste collection, focusing on improving the wellbeing of residents.
The housing, development and growth directorate at Stoke-on-Trent City Council has the responsibility for facilitating the regeneration of the city as well as the council’s planning and transportation, sustainability, housing, major projects, environmental, community safety, policy, parking and city security, highways and emergency planning services.
Councillor Finlay Gordon-McCusker, cabinet Member for transport, infrastructure and regeneration said: “This is great news for Stoke-on-Trent City Council. These roles offer a fantastic opportunity to lead the future on the city’s housing and commercial development. They will help promote regeneration and support in the delivery of our vision and priorities for our city.
“Right now, Stoke-on-Trent is host to an envious range of development opportunities. We are home to an ambitious regeneration programme, an exciting partnership with Homes England to deliver 3,000 new homes, and schemes such as the transformation of the Goods Yard. We are investing in an improved bus network and active travel routes, transforming our use of energy to decarbonise the city and ensuring development is sustainable. Plus, we will be the home of the new national Office for Place - further testament of our great work and recognition from Government.”
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