Second loss for Stoke's city council
Stoke-on-Trent city council has announced the departure of a second main figure. Darren Jones has confirmed he would be leaving his post of development director, just days after the council’s director of regeneration resigned from his position.
Jones will move to Oldham council as assistant executive director for strategic projects and investment. He will take up his new post at the end of next month.
Jones said that he had “enjoyed” his experience at the council.
He added: “It has been a privilege to be involved in advancing our important transformational projects like the University Quarter, Central Business District and the East West shopping precinct and in advancing the strategies that are both helping to promote the Stoke and North Staffordshire area that will transform it into a better place to live work and enjoy. I look forward to next year when work starts on the new bus station in the city centre.”
Earlier this month, regeneration director, Tom Macartney announced that he would be leaving the council.
Councillor Brian Ward, of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said the council would be sorry to see Jones leave his post. He added: “I would like to thank Darren for the hard work he has done for us and his market knowledge and expertise he has provided to us. His experience contacts and ability to deliver have been invaluable in progressing Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire strategic projects."
