Pendle Borough Council appoints new Director of Resources

Karen Spencer, who is currently Chief Finance Officer at Rossendale Borough Council, will take on the role from the end of June.

She has been at Rossendale for just over four years. Prior to that, she was at Preston City Council, where she worked in several different finance roles, the last one being Head of Finance.

She has also worked in the private sector and been self-employed, running her own bookkeeping/payroll/accountancy business.

She said: “I’m excited to join the team at Pendle Borough Council and look forward to continuing their good work in ensuring the efficient use of resources and helping deliver the major regeneration projects.”

Rose Rouse, Chief Executive of Pendle Borough Council, added: “This is a hugely important role for the Council and we’re looking forward to welcoming Karen in June. 

“She is joining us at a really exciting time, where we are heavily involved in a number of fantastic projects and developments.”