Top executive to leave county council

Derbyshire County Council's most senior executive is set to leave the authority later this year to take up another local government role.

Emma Alexander has served as the council's managing director since 2021 and is due to become the new chief executive of Tameside Council in Greater Manchester in November.

The announcement comes two months after the last local election when Reform UK took charge of the county council.

Council leader Alan Graves said Mrs Alexander had been "exceptional" since the party took control of the authority from the Conservatives.

Derbyshire County Council said it was expected Mrs Alexander would remain in her current post until the autumn.

"We are incredibly grateful for her hard work and dedication to Derbyshire County Council over the many years," Graves said.

"While we are sad to see her go, we wish her all the best in her future endeavours and are confident she will achieve great success at her new role.

"We thank Emma for her dedication and wish her all the best in her next chapter."

Tameside Council said councillors would meet to vote to confirm Mrs Alexander's appointment on 15 July.

If her new role is approved, she could take up the post in November.

Mrs Alexander said: "This is a wonderful opportunity to join Tameside at such a pivotal time in the council's improvement journey.

"I know Tameside has a talented and dedicated workforce and collective drive to do the best for residents and businesses and I'm excited for the opportunity to be part of this and helping the borough to further grow and thrive."

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