Torridge District Council appoints new Finance Manager to its Strategic Management Team

Peter Hudson has been appointed the new Finance Manager and Section 151 Officer at Torridge District Council. Peter from Westward Ho!, will be leading the Accountancy & Exchequer Teams and will be responsible for providing corporate financial support and advice to all Council Services, Councillors, Committees and Working Groups in order to facilitate effective decision making.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, Steve Hearse, Peter will be part of the Council's Strategic Management Team, with joint responsibility with other managers for the council's overall performance.

Peter joined Torridge District Council in July 2017, and since July 2020 has been Deputy Finance Manager.

Peter Hudson, Finance Manager, Torridge District Council, said:

"I am delighted to be taking the role of Finance Manager.   Working alongside a great team of people, I am looking forward to making a real difference in developing our financial services to support the council with upcoming challenges, savings targets and service delivery."

Steve Hearse, Chief Executive Officer, Torridge District Council, said:

"Peter has a strong track record of financial and management experience.  During his time at Torridge District Council, he has proved himself to be a first-class officer, and I have every confidence that he will be able to successfully undertake the role of Finance Manager and S151 officer."

Feb 25