Ribble Valley Council is set to appoint a new chief executive, ahead of an expected major shake-up of Lancashire councils.
Sarah Threlfall, currently Preston City Council's deputy top officer, has been offered the role. She will be formally approved by council members next week.
Ribble Valley's current chief executive, Marshal Scott, will retire in January 2026. A sub-committee of councillors has been searching for a replacement.
Sarah Threlfall joined Preston City Council in 2022, previously working at Tameside Council in Greater Manchester for nearly 19 years, including as director of transformation.
'We received some excellent applications from across the UK'
Author's summary: New chief executive for Ribble Valley Council.