Stockport has appointed Eamonn Boylan as the Council’s new Chief Executive, subject to confirmation. Mr Boylan’s appointment goes before a full meeting of Stockport Council on 4th February for ratification.

Mr Boylan is currently Deputy Chief Executive of national housing and regeneration body the Homes and Communities Agency where he is responsible for improvement programmes for land, private finance, growth and new initiatives

Stockport Council Leader, Councillor Dave Goddard, said: “We are delighted that Eamonn is to become our new Chief Executive. This is a real statement of intent from Stockport that we want to move from excellent to exceptional. Eamonn has a proven track record and we are absolutely certain he will drive us into the best possible position.

“We know that Stockport has a great workforce, we have good transport links and we have sites ripe for development. The climate is still challenging economically and we have total confidence that Eamonn is the right person to take us on the next stage of our journey.

“National inspectors have told us we run one of the best authorities in the country but there is no room for complacency. We need to provide value-for-money in all the 600 services we deliver. We want to build on our current success to improve life for everyone here in Stockport. Eamonn will play a crucial role in that constant improvement, regeneration and in providing value-for-money.

“He knows the region well and he’s played key roles already in attracting international investment and in working with other authorities to achieve great results.”

Mr Boylan, who lives in south Manchester, is expected to take up the post later this year when current Chief Executive John Schultz retires.

Previously Deputy Chief Executive of Manchester City Council (2002-2009), Director of Housing and Community Services at Manchester (1999-2002) and Director of Housing and Operational Services at Sheffield (1997-1999), he has played a key role in the development of the Housing Market Renewal Programme, the Northern Way Growth Strategy and, through his work with the Core Cities Group and the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities, in the emerging policy framework for city regions.

Said Mr Boylan: “I am delighted to be appointed Chief Executive. Stockport is renowned for being a well-run authority and I look forward to building on those strengths. There’s no doubt this will be a challenging time but I am determined we maximise the opportunities available for improvement, investment and regeneration.

“I look forward to working with colleagues not just within the Council but also in partner organisations across the borough and the region.”

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