THE new Chief Executive of Hillingdon Council is to be Fran Beasley, the current deputy.

She said: ā€œIā€™m very pleased to be given the opportunity to take on this role in a high-performing council, which is rightly proud of its record for innovation, efficiency and putting residents at the heart of everything it does.ā€

The appointment is subject to formal approval by the full council on November 8.

She replaces Hugh Dunnachie, who retires next month following a nine-year career at Hillingdon.

Fran Beasley joined Hillingdon in 2008 from Westminster City Council, where she was Director of Policy and Performance.