Norfolk County Council has named its preferred candidate to become the authority's next chief executive, subject to formal approval.
Dennis Bacon has been named as Norfolk County Council's preferred candidate to become the authority's next chief executive.
The appointment follows a recruitment process and is subject to the completion of pre-employment checks and formal approval by the full council.
Bacon brings extensive leadership experience from the health, social care and commercial sectors. He has also spent 19 years as chair of the Norfolk Independent Care Association, representing independent care providers across the county.
Council leader David Bick welcomed the recommendation, describing Bacon's experience across both the public and private sectors as a strong asset for the authority.
If approved, the chief executive will be responsible for leading Norfolk County Council's workforce, overseeing the delivery of key public services and working with elected councillors to implement the authority's priorities.
The role comes at a significant time for local government, with councils facing financial pressures, growing demand for services and proposed changes to the structure of local authorities.
The appointment will only become official once councillors have formally approved the recommendation at a full council meeting.

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