New council boss reveals ambitious plans for Mansfield

Adam Hill, who joined the council on Monday, August 1, following a previous tenure as deputy chief executive at Swansea Council, is no stranger to Mansfield.

He said: “Mansfield was my local authority as I was growing up, so for me, this is a sort of ‘coming home’.

"Mansfield gave me my first job over 33 years ago as a lifeguard and swimming instructor, so what better area could you work for than the place where you grew up?

"Hopefully, with the help of our workforce, I can make that positive change to better where we are - both now and in the future.

“I’m proud and excited to be back as chief executive where I grew up. To see the exciting changes that Mansfield has been through already, I want to galvanise and make it even better.

"With all the experience I’ve gathered across the country in various roles, I’m thrilled I can now invest it back into where I grew up to help ensure our ambitious current and future plans will be delivered for the residents, business and visitors to Mansfield.”

Adam began his career after studying at Nottingham Business School, and went on to work locally in Ashfield District Council and Broxtowe Borough Council, as well as other local authorities across England.

Speaking of his aspirations for the town he said: “I have lots of aspirations for Mansfield – and it’s one of the key areas from our strategy I want to hone in on.

"Mansfield has so much going for itself already – brilliant parks, great architecture, and business growth – we are the jewel in the crown of Nottinghamshire, so we need to show it off.

He summarised the key strengths for Mansfield as having a successful brand on which to build, great infrastructure, good digital connectivity, great housing developments and our passionate people.

He said: “What I want to improve is that we are no longer hidden. We need to be out there on a national and international level showcasing Mansfield is the place to be for the future.”​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

“My message to you all would be to work with us to make Mansfield a better place.”