1 January 2011

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JULIE Holden is leaving her current post as Head of Revenues and Benefits with Tandridge District Council to become East Grinsteads new Town Clerk.

Julie will succeed Chris Rolley who retires at the end of April after 25 years service to the town.

Her appointment was announced at a Special Council on 9 December when Town Council leader James Baldwin told the meeting: Mrs Holden has shown she fully understands the Councils values and will apply these with pride, authority and dignity.

She will be a worthy and effective ambassador for the Council within the community.

In reply, the new appointee told councillors she felt deeply grateful for the trust and confidence they were placing in her.

This role will be a formidable opportunity and a challenge, but one that I will relish and to which I will commit much hard work, she said.

Julie will have a months handover with Chris Rolley to ensure a smooth succession, said James.

The comprehensive handover process will allow Julie to get to know the town, and – just as important – the town to get to know Julie.