Gordon Mole New CEO for NUL, Summer Reading Challenge
Written by Hitmix Local News on 15 July 2024
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s new senior officer Gordon Mole has taken up his role, arriving at Castle House on Monday to meet staff and start work.
Mr Mole was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in spring, moving from his role as Head of Business and Employability at Fife Council, including responsibility for economic policy and development, town centres and tourism.
He arrives in Staffordshire at a key time for the Borough Council, which is currently engaged in a once-in-generation town centre regeneration, with major developments at the Ryecroft, York Place and the Midway leading creating around 275 homes, new public space, commercial units and a clean, bright car park with more than 400 spaces.
As well as the continuing legal process with Walleys Quarry, other priorities include job creation at Chatterley Valley West; the development of Kidsgrove town centre, train station and canal area; delivery of the Knutton masterplan and the ongoing work to make the town centre a place for all.
Gordon Mole said: “It’s good to be here. The Council’s focus on building the economy, supporting the town centre and providing good cost-efficient services are firmly in place and delivering these will be my priority. I’ve been very impressed by what I’ve seen so far, and now it’s time to get to work.”
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Children from across Staffordshire are invited to ‘Be a Marvelous Maker’ as part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge which started at the weekend.
It will run in all Staffordshire libraries throughout the summer holidays and last year, more than 10,600 children across the county took part in the challenge.
The scheme is open to children aged four to 11 years old, and hopes to encourage youngsters to read for pleasure over the summer holidays.
Younger children under four can also take part in a mini challenge and parents can find out more at their local library. It’s FREE to take part, and importantly, last year 75% of children taking part improved their reading skills over the holidays.
