FOLLOWING an initial announcement in October to step down in 2025, Chief Executive at Wrexham Council Ian Bancroft has confirmed he will now leave at the end of this year.

After six-years, and further to conversations within the council, Mr Bancroft has decided to leave on December 31, 2024.

This will enable the change to happen from the beginning of 2025 and will allow for the council to plan for the future.

He said: "I will be in a personal position to plan for the future through making this early decision.


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"I would like to thank all councillors, close colleagues and the wider workforce at the council, and local and regional partners who have been of support to Wrexham and to me during this time at the council.

"The future for Wrexham is bright and I am proud to have made such a contribution in my time as Chief Executive."

Cllr Mark Pritchard, Leader of Wrexham Council said: "The Chief Executive will be leaving the council on 31 December 2024 and processes will now commence to appoint an interim Chief Executive in the New Year ahead of appointing a permanent Chief Executive later in the year."