Shropshire Council chief executive shortlisted for top award

Andy Begley, Shropshire Council’s chief executive, has today (Friday 15 December 2023) been shortlisted for a prestigious leadership award.

Andy is one of three leaders nominated in the Public and Third Sector Leader category at the West Midlands Leadership Awards 2024.

The awards celebrate the people who are role models in their organisation, as well as showcasing the achievements and success of business in the region.

Andy Begley

Andy became chief executive in August 2020, after holding the post on a shared interim basis during the early stages of the pandemic.

Like all councils, Shropshire Council is in challenging financial times. During this 2023/24 financial year it needs to reduce budgets and reduce demand for key services to get the council on a more sustainable footing.

However, Andy has taken the approach that where there are challenges there are also opportunities, and has taken the whole of the organisation with him.

Key has been galvanising the whole organisation behind a clear vision and plan – The Shropshire Plan – and the difference every person can make.

This is resulting in clear signs of change across the council, kickstarting a new culture and approach that has not been possible before.

Andy has also driven a new approach to delivering major projects, and is the key driver towards Shropshire Council being recognised as a confident, capable and caring council.

Alongside the savings, new developments and the major projects, Andy has also been driving an evidence-led, data-driven, community-focused approach to delivering services.

The West Midlands 2024 Leadership Awards will take place on Thursday 7 March 2024 at The Burlington Hotel in Birmingham.