Oldham Council has announced a new senior team appointment to help drive its regeneration plans for the town.
Emma Barton, currently Director of Economy at the Council, will now take up new role as Executive Director for Place and Economic Growth.
A spokesperson for Oldham Council said: "Emma has extensive experience as a senior leader and brings a strong strategic vision, which puts residents at the heart of service delivery and decision-making.
"Having led the Council’s ‘Creating a better place’ programme which pulled together a comprehensive vision to create a new plan and direction of travel for the borough, Emma was able to use corporate land and property to bring forward new homes and job opportunities for residents.
"Emma also managed to identify £9m of savings during her time as Director of Economy by thinking creatively when it came to property and asset management, releasing much needed housing and employment land in addition to releasing funds allowing the Council to better support residents."
After qualifying with a Master of Engineering from University of Leeds, Emma began her career within civil engineering in the private sector. From there she became involved in local authority work, following a transport project management pathway.
Emma later took a position as a Senior Transport Engineer at Wigan Council and worked her way up to Assistant Director of Economy and Regeneration before moving to Oldham Council.
Of her new appointment, Emma said: “Oldham has so much potential and is on the cusp of something really exciting. You’ll already have seen the ambitious plans we have in place for the town and I’m grateful that so many residents took the time to give their thoughts on the projects. We’re now about to go into delivery mode that will see huge transformation and breathe new life into the town centre.
"I will continue to work hard for Oldham residents and businesses and look forward to being part of Oldham’s vibrant future."
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