Nick Hibberd to take up a new post with Croydon Council
Nick Hibberd, the council’s Executive Director for Economy, Environment & Culture is to leave his position to take on a new role as the Corporate Director for Sustainable Communities, Regeneration & Economic Recovery at Croydon Council.
Apart from two years at the Legal Services Commission, Nick has worked in a number of roles at the council – starting in 1995 at the then Brighton Borough Council and then at Brighton & Hove City Council since its inception in 1997. He started out as a Housing Advisor / Tenancy Relations Officer in 1995.
During his 25 years at the council Nick has achieved much for the city in senior positions in both the housing and environment and economy directorates.
Speaking about Nick’s career at the council, Chief Executive Geoff Raw said that Nick was a ‘highly skilled and motivated’ senior leader and Executive Director. He said: “I’ve worked closely with Nick throughout my time with Brighton & Hove City Council and deeply value his judgement, his expertise and his managerial skills.
“Nick has a deep-rooted commitment to delivering excellence in public services, and a track record of implementing ground-breaking and visionary city services and initiatives such as the establishment of the Greater Brighton Economic Board. Nick played a key role in the negotiations for the Greater Brighton City Deal, securing £100m of Growth Deal funding.
“Recently Nick led on the council’s Covid-19 Recovery & Renewal Programme ensuring businesses in the city have access to grants, support and advice throughout the pandemic and has established the Carbon Neutral programme that will transition the city towards net zero by 2030.
“Nick is highly respected amongst colleagues and councillors throughout the council. His motivation to do the very best for the city is boundless. I wish Nick all the best in the future at Croydon.”
Speaking about his move Nick, said that he was immensely proud of the council’s many achievements. He said: “This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a new chapter for Croydon and help shape the future of the council.
“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities and experiences that working in Brighton & Hove has given me and I’m proud of what we have achieved in the city together. There are many people whose work and dedication have made the city’s progress and growth possible.
“I would like to thank all the staff, councillors, and all partners that I have worked with over the years for their commitment and support.”
Nick is expected to take up his new position during April and work is underway to put in place interim and permanent arrangements to recruit to his position.