LGA Chief Executive Mark Lloyd CBE has left the organisation after eight years in the role.
During his time at the LGA, Mr Lloyd led councils through some of the biggest challenges local government has faced, including the aftermath of the Grenfell tragedy, the implications of Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the rising cost of living.
He was the organisation’s second longest-serving chief, having taken on the role after a decade running two councils, Durham and Cambridgeshire County Councils.
Work has started to appoint his successor. In the meantime, Sarah Pickup CBE, LGA Deputy Chief Executive, is Acting Chief Executive, supported by Sally Burlington OBE as Deputy Chief Executive.
Cllr Shaun Davies, LGA Chair, said: “Mark has steered the LGA through some of the most difficult times and represented the whole of local government on some of the thorniest topics the country and councils have faced.
“The LGA’s group leaders and board join me in wishing him well for the future and in thanking him for his outstanding service to the LGA and local government.”
Mark Lloyd said: “It has been a brilliant eight years at the LGA.
“My enormous thanks to the excellent LGA team and all the councillors, council chief executives, partner organisations and government ministers and officials I’ve had the privilege and pleasure to work with.
“This is the best job in local government, but now is the right time for me to hand over the LGA for someone to build on the achievements we have delivered and the progress we have made.”