Dorset Council appoints interim chief executive

Following the resignation of Matt Prosser as chief executive of Dorset Council, Sam Crowe, director of Public Health Dorset, has taken up the role until a permanent successor is in place.

Prosser is to become chief executive of Wellington City Council in New Zealand.

More than 130 people have applied for the role at Dorset Council and shortlisted candidates will face a rigorous assessment process including technical exercises and stakeholder panels. A Staffing Committee made up of councillors representing all political groups on the council will recommend the appointment of the next chief executive, and the final decision will be made at a meeting of the Full Council on 10 April.