South Tyneside MBC has appointed Birmingham City Council’s assistant chief executive to its top officer post.
Jonathan Tew, whose Birmingham role sees him lead on public health, community safety, policy development, performance and insight, is expected to join the north-eastern council in the late summer, subject to full council approval next month.
Mr Swales had gone on leave the previous month after then leader Iain Malcolm (Lab) was put under external investigation following bullying accusations by two officers. Cllr Malcolm subsequently stood down in November.
Mr Tew has previously worked as associate director of KPMG’s public sector and health consulting practice, and held local government roles at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Blackburn with Darwen BC and Durham CC.