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Council officer is praised
COUNCILLORS have united to praise a senior council officer who is set to leave after securing another job at a neighbouring local authority.
Caroline O’Neill, 49, Hartlepool Borough Council’s assistant director of performance and achievement, is leaving the local authority after landing a job at Durham County Council.
Members from across the political spectrum paid tribute to the work of the mum-of-two from Newcastle.
Speaking at Thursday’s meeting of the full council, Labour councillor Chris Simmons said: “Her work with this council has been exemplary.
“I would like to wish her all the best in her new position.”
Conservative group leader Ray Wells said: “I would wholeheartedly agree with what has been said.
“On behalf of the Conservative group I wish her the very best.”
Labour councillor Robbie Payne said: “Since 1995 Hartlepool has had a lot of fantastic officers and Caroline is top of that list in my opinion.
“Our loss is Durham’s gain and I wish her the very best for the future.”
Liberal Democrat group leader Arthur Preece said: “There is no doubt that she has been a fantastic officer, particularly in her relationship with schools.”
Independent councillor Cath Hill added: “I would like to wish Caroline all the very best in Durham.”
Meanwhile, Labour councillor Carl Richardson, chair of the council, said: “She has made a wonderful contribution to this town.”
The council currently has a recruitment freeze, but it has been agreed to replace the outgoing officer.
Councillors agreed to set up an appointments panel at a previous meeting of the full council.
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