Wolverhampton council to appoint new managing director Tim Johnson
A new managing director is set to be appointed at Wolverhampton council – a man who wants to 'hit the ground running' during a period of change for the city.
Tim Johnson, the council's former deputy managing director, is set to take over from Keith Ireland, who left his role last month for a new role as chief executive of Lincolnshire County Council.
Following interviews on Tuesday, Mr Johnson, aged 52, was to be appointed following a vote of all 60 councillors at a meeting tonight.
He had worked at the council for five years and was also strategic director of place.
Last month, he spoke of future changes to Wolverhampton city centre ahead of the opening of the new market and future developments including the new transport interchange, Canalside redevelopment and Westside leisure complex.
He said the centre was at a 'pivotal point' in time and there was a need to provide more homes and leisure attractions.
