Welcome

Thank you for your interest in a role which improves the lives of everyone who lives in Redcar & Cleveland and the wider region.

My aim is to continue to build a more vibrant, inclusive and resilient future for all our residents; the role is central to this, but you wouldn’t be working alone.

Your colleagues are passionate about the services we provide and committed to providing them to the very best of their ability. They are vital in fulfilling our ambition for Redcar & Cleveland.

Our members are an integral part of their communities, and we work closely with them to ensure our services make a real difference for our residents.

And we are in lockstep with our stakeholders who have the same vision for a healthier, more prosperous and more attractive borough.

I hope this inspires you. Please take the time to read through the information on these pages and I look forward to meeting you in the near future.

Brian Archer

A new direction for Redcar & Cleveland

Brian comments on his appointment as Managing Director “I feel honoured to accept this role serving the people of Redcar and Cleveland. It is a wonderful area with resilient, hard-working people and I am excited and proud to do my part helping make the big ambitions we all have this wonderful place a reality.”

“In my three years as a director, I have been constantly impressed with my colleagues right across our council. The commitment to our residents (including some of the most vulnerable people in our society), businesses and visitors is – truly – remarkable. I am looking forward to taking on my new, key role supporting you all and working with partners to continue developing our vision for a bright future.”

Cllr Alec Brown, Leader of the Council, said: “Brian has a strong vision for our area, understands and loves our communities and has immense experience in business and local government. We were very fortunate to have such a strong candidate and it was no surprise at all that his appointment was approved by all parties. 

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