New chief for council

Horsham District Council look set to promote from within as part of its search for a new chief executive.

With Glen Chipp due to retire in April, Jane Eaton, currently director of corporate resources, is due to succeed him.

The council’s employment committee has recommended her appointment and a final decision is due to be made at full council today (Wednesday, February 9). Ms Eaton has been with HDC since 2016, having previously worked as executive head of governance and logistics for Havant Borough Council and East Hampshire District Council from 2012.