A director for planning has just been appointed at Cheltenham Borough Council.
Tracey Crews has been the council’s head of planning for 3 years and from 1 October, online she will take on the role of director to progress a number of significant developments within the key service area.
Tracey began her career in the council’s planning team in 2001, patient having previously worked at Devon County Council and Forest of Dean District Council. She has taken on the new role to support the council’s planning team in its move to become more customer focused, more supportive of economic growth and will help to deliver the councils’ vision of “working together to create a great future for Cheltenham.’’
Speaking of her role, Tracey said: “I’m looking forward to taking on this new role. It will be challenging with a wide remit. I’m keen to expand upon my current role and lead on the development of the borough in ways which will join up place shaping activities and connect the public, private and community sectors. It’s incredibly important that Cheltenham’s environmental quality and heritage is protected, maintained and enhanced.’’
Andrew North, chief executive said: ‘’Tracey’s knowledge and experience puts her in the best position for this role. We are confident that under her leadership our planning function will continue to deliver first class services to our customers and wider community.’’
The council will also be recruiting for a managing director for its regulatory and environmental services; this post will be responsible for a wider economic and place agenda.