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27 June 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Kingston Council—Lauren McCann

Council appoints assistant director of law & governance

Kingston Council has announced the appointment of Lauren McCann as its assistant director of law and governance, effective from the end of September this year. 

Lauren joins from her former position of head of legal and deputy monitoring officer with Kent County Council. She also previously served as head of profession for child sexual exploitation and asylum, as well as deputy monitoring officer with Kent Fire and Rescue Service. She is a qualified solicitor with 12 years of legal experience.

Lauren commented: ‘I am very excited to be joining Kingston Council. The borough has lots to offer and there are some exciting changes taking place which I am looking forward to being a part of.’

Sarah Ireland, Kingston Council director of corporate and commercial, said: ‘We are very pleased to have appointed Lauren to the role. She brings a wealth of experience and we look forward to welcoming her to Kingston.’

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