New council chief is recommended

A new chief executive has been recommended by a panel at Cumbria County Council.

Peter Stybelski, currently chief executive at Carlisle City Council, was selected by county councillors.

Mr Stybelski has also worked for local authorities in Bolton, Blackpool, Kensington and Chelsea.

The recommendation from the chief officers' panel will be considered by the County Council when it meets on 29 July.

Rex Toft, Leader of Cumbria County Council who chaired the Chief Officers Panel said: "Peter comes with extensive experience of working in this part of the country and has a real feel for the issues concerning local people. "

Peter Stybelski will take over from Interim Chief Executive, John Harwood in the autumn.