Rotherham MBC names Pearson as new Assistant Director of Legal Services

Pearson was unanimously appointed by an all-party panel, supported by the council’s Commissioners. He will be Rotherham’s Monitoring Officer.

Pearson has 24 years’ experience of working as a solicitor in a variety of local authorities, having previously worked at Kirklees and Wakefield councils as well as authorities in East Yorkshire, Northamptonshire and Cornwall.

He said: "I'm delighted to have been appointed to this role, at what is a time of much change and improvement for Rotherham Council. I look forward to joining colleagues in the New Year to make a positive contribution to this work as the authority continues to move forward.

"My experience in local government has spanned more than 20 years, working in a variety of authorities. At Bradford I’ve been proud to be part of the leadership of the organisation which, like all local authorities, has faced difficult issues and financial challenges, and I will draw on this experience in my new role in Rotherham."

Subject to contract, Pearson is expected to be in post by March.