Following a thorough recruitment process, Ferryhill Town Council have been delighted to appoint Mrs Leeanne Owens to the post of Town Clerk. Leeanne joins us from Durham County Council where she has worked for 19 years and has also spent 2 years as Clerk to Esh Parish Council.
Mother of 2, Leeanne from Stanley, Co Durham was delighted with the appointment, she said “I am delighted that I have been offered the role of Town Clerk and look forward to my new challenge. I am very passionate and look forward to working towards the Town Council’s priorities.”
Cllr Liam Fellows, Chair of the Human Resource Committee said: “I am delighted that council agreed to ratify the HR Committee’s unanimous decision to offer Leeanne the role of Town Clerk. Leeanne is extremely passionate and enthusiastic in taking on her new role and I am certain will be an asset to both the Town Council and the wider community of Ferryhill.”
Cllr Curtis Bihari, Mayor of Ferryhill said: “It is fantastic to welcome Leeanne to Ferryhill Town Council. It’s an exciting time for our council as we head into this new municipal year with a new Town Clerk and a new Mayor. I am looking forward to working with Leeanne and pushing our town forward with fresh energy and renewed enthusiasm.”
Mrs Owens is eager to get to know Ferryhill as quickly as possible and will be looking to meet with local groups and organisations in the coming months.
