After 47 years working in the academic, public, government and private sectors, Warrington Borough Council’s Chief Executive, Professor Steven Broomhead MBE, is to retire.
Steven, who over two terms has been the council’s Chief Executive for 20 years, will step down as Chief Executive at the end of June 2025.
Cllr Hans Mundry, Leader of Warrington Borough Council, said: “Steven has been an outstanding servant to the council and to Warrington as a whole.
“He has helped to make Warrington one of the most business-friendly councils in the country, supporting our town’s strong growth and regeneration agenda.
“He has also provided tireless support to our people and community services, offering support to those on the front line who deliver the day-to-day services our residents need and expect. This was particularly evident during the height of the Covid pandemic, when Steven was an ever-present throughout, providing practical and meaningful support to services across the council.
“Steven’s positive impact across the public sector was crowned in 2020, when he was awarded an MBE following his leadership and chairmanship of the National Libraries Taskforce, in which he helped to reinvigorate the national public library service.
“I know his decision to retire is something he has been considering for some time. I am pleased that Steven will begin to put in place the right foundations as part of our improvement plan following the recent best value inspection outcome, before taking his well-earned retirement.
“We will miss his partnership-oriented approach, his focus on delivery and outcomes, his leadership, and his steadfast commitment to improving the lives of local people.”
Professor Steven Broomhead MBE said: “I have enjoyed my various roles throughout my career, and have always been driven by principles of sustainable development, social justice and social value.
“Warrington Borough Council has many achievements past and present. The council has supported our town to be a good place to live, have a successful economy, have good community cohesion, and achieve consistently high educational attainment. We have also proudly worked with, and indeed continue to work with, partners across the town, with the shared vision of supporting positive outcomes for our residents and communities.
“We can do more, and deliver better outcomes, when we work together. In that respect, I thank all those who I have worked with over the years.”