The Appointments Committee of Hillingdon Council met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to appoint an interim Head of Human Resources. The committee resolved to appoint Peta Newlin to the position.

Appointment of Head of HR

The committee appointed Peta Newlin to the position of interim Head of Human Resources. This decision was made during a private session of the meeting, as indicated by the agenda item being considered in Part II, which typically involves confidential matters. The minutes confirm that no declarations of interest were made by the attending councillors: Councillor Ian Edwards (Leader of the Council and Chair of the Committee), Councillor Jonathan Bianco (Deputy Leader of the Council & Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Property and Vice-Chair), and Councillor Stuart Mathers (Leader of the Labour Group). Lloyd White, Head of Democratic Services, was also present. The meeting was held at the Leader's Office in the Civic Centre, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW.